Here is the updated 2023-2025 World Test Championship points table after India’s victory over England in the second Test of the five-match series in Vizag.
India jump up to second spot
After losing the first Test of the series in Hyderabad, India had slipped to fifth place in the WTC points table for 2023-2025. However, back-to-back wins in his second Test in Vizag moved him back to second place.
This was India’s third win in the sixth match of the cycle. With two losses and one draw, their score is now 52.77, giving him a 2.23 percentage point lead over Australia, who are at the top with 55 percent.
England keep languishing at No.8
England suffered their third defeat of the season in the seventh game, reducing their share of points to 25. They sit eighth in the standings, with only Sri Lanka, who are yet to win a Test in the 2023-2025 WTC cycle, below them.
Above England are West Indies with one win and one draw from their four matches. His points rate is 33.33%.
If England win the remaining three Tests of the series against India without losing points due to a slow overrate, their points after 10 matches will increase to 57 and their goal-conceded ratio will go from 25 to 47.5. rise significantly.
On the other hand, India has a good chance of moving closer to Australia. If he wins his remaining three games, he will reach 74 points and a points percentage of 68.5.
Which teams have Tests coming up?
South Africa and New Zealand are currently involved in the first leg of a two-Test series at Mt Maunganui. South Africa he is third, while New Zealand are currently fourth in the points table with 50% points each.
New Zealand and Australia are the only other teams scheduled to face each other in friendlies starting in February. The first match of the two-Test series begins on February 29th.
India’s third Test against England will be played in Rajkot from February 15.
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