New Delhi: South Africa has made giant strides in the updated standings of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle following the emphatic win over Sri Lanka in the first Test match. The Proteas crushed the Dhananjaya de Silva-led side by 233 runs on the fourth day at Kingsmead in Durban.
South African quick Marco Jansen (11 for 86) became the first left-arm quick from the country to bag 10-match-wicket haul in Test cricket, including his career-best figures of 7 for 13 in the first innings. It turned to be instrumental in the collapse of Sri Lanka with the visitors skittled for a paltry 42. Despite resilience from Dinesh Chandimal (83), Dhananjaya (59) and Kusal Mendis (48), Sri Lanka couldn’t climb the monumental target of 516 in the second innings.
This win has helped South Africa to move to second place in the latest WTC points table after the completion of the Durban Test. The Proteas has played nine matches in the WTC cycle with five wins and three defeats apart from one draw in Sydney earlier this year. South Africa has displaced Australia at the second place, accumulating 59.26% win per cent and 64 points.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has slipped down to No.5 position from the No.3 place. The Asian team has won five matches and lost as many out of the 10 they have played, amassing 60 points and 50 win per cent.
Updated WTC Standings
Position
Teams
Played
Won
Lost
Draw
DED
Points
PCT
1
India
15
9
5
1
2
110
61.11
2
South Africa
9
5
3
1
0
64
59.26
3
Australia
13
8
4
1
10
90
57.59
4
New Zealand
11
6
5
0
0
72
54.55
5
Sri Lanka
10
5
5
0
0
60
50
6
England
19
9
9
1
19
93
40.79
7
Pakistan
10
4
6
0
8
40
33.33
8
West Indies
10
2
6
2
0
32
26.67
9
Bangladesh
11
3
8
0
3
33
25
India lead the WTC points table
Team India are top of the World Test Championship points table with nine wins, five defeats, and one draw. The Rohit-led team has now 110 points and a win per cent of 61.11. The recent win in Perth helped them reclaim the top spot after suffering a whitewash to New Zealand on home soil earlier in the month. Australia (3rd place) and New Zealand (4th place) are also in contention for the WTC final spot.
South Africa has made giant strides in the updated standings of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle following the emphatic win over Sri Lanka in the first Test match. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
