WTC table: SA climb to second spot after beating India
What's the story
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table has been updated after South Africa's stunning victory over India in the first Test. The match was played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where the visitors successfully defended a target of 124 runs by bowling out India for just 104 in their second innings. Indian captain Shubman Gill, who suffered a neck injury on Saturday, did not bat in the second innings.
Summary
How did the game pan out?
SA were all out for 159 batting first as Jasprit Bumrah claimed a fifer. In response, India posted 189/10 with KL Rahul (39) and Washington Sundar (29) making the top contributions. SA managed 153/10 in their second outing, with skipper Temba Bavum scoring 55*. Chasing 124 for victory, India lost regular wickets and were eventually folded for 93. The win helped South Africa jump from fifth to second place on the WTC 2025-27 points table with a PCT of 66.67%.
Table update
India's position in the WTC points table
India, on the other hand, slipped from third to fourth place with a PCT of 54.17%. The updated WTC 2025-27 points table is as follows: Australia tops with a perfect 100% after winning all three matches. South Africa is second with two wins and one loss in three matches. Sri Lanka are third with one win and one draw in two matches at a PCT of 66.67%, same as South Africa's.
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Australia's dominance and New Zealand's upcoming matches
Australia, the 2023 WTC winners, are on top of the table with a perfect record in this cycle. They have won all three matches played so far. Pakistan are fifth with a PCT of 50%, followed by England, Bangladesh, and West Indies. Notably, New Zealand are yet to play a Test match in this cycle. They will begin their campaign against West Indies next month at home.