Patiala, 11 February (Sports Desk)
The ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 league stage has concluded, with Australia and South Africa set to battle it out for the title at Lord’s in June. Here’s a breakdown of each team’s performance throughout the cycle:
1. South Africa (69.44% Points Percentage): Dominant both home and away, South Africa secured series wins against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Bangladesh, while drawing against India at home. Their only series loss came in New Zealand, with a weakened squad. Their consistent performance earned them a spot in their first WTC final.
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2. Australia (67.54% Points Percentage): The defending champions will have a chance to defend their title. A drawn Ashes series in England was followed by a dominant home series against Pakistan. A draw against West Indies was a minor setback, but victories over New Zealand and Sri Lanka, along with a home series win against India, sealed their place in the final.
3. India (50.00% Points Percentage): India narrowly missed out on a third consecutive WTC final. A series win in the West Indies and a draw in South Africa were followed by home series wins against England and Bangladesh. However, a home series loss to New Zealand and a challenging tour of Australia proved costly.
Most wickets in ICC World Test Championship, 2023-2025
| Player | Wickets | Average | BBI |
| Jasprit Bumrah (India) | 77 | 15.09 | 6/45 |
| Pat Cummins (Australia) | 73 | 24.54 | 6/91 |
| Mitchell Starc (Australia) | 72 | 27.27 | 6/48 |
| Nathon Lyon (Australia) | 66 | 24.00 | 6/65 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin (India) | 63 | 24.55 | 7/71 |
4. New Zealand (48.21% Points Percentage): New Zealand’s campaign was a mixed bag, with seven wins and seven losses. Victories against South Africa and India were highlights, but defeats to Australia and England prevented them from reaching the final.
5. England (43.18% Points Percentage): England played the most matches (22) and won 11. However, significant over-rate penalties (22 points deducted) hampered their progress. Despite series wins against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and West Indies, the penalties kept them from a higher finish.
Highest Individual Scores in ICC World Test Championship, 2023-2025
| Player | Runs | Oppostion | Strike Rate |
| Harry Brook (England) | 317 | v Pakistan | 98.44 |
| Joe Root (England) | 262 | v Pakistan | 69.86 |
| Ryan Rickelton (South Africa) | 259 | v Pakistan | 75.51 |
| Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) | 240 | v South Africa | 65.57 |
| Usman Khawaja | 232 | v Sri Lanka | 65.90 |
6. Sri Lanka (38.46% Points Percentage): Sri Lanka won five and lost eight of their 13 matches. Series wins against Bangladesh and New Zealand were their only successes, leaving them in the middle of the pack.
7. Bangladesh (31.25% Points Percentage): Bangladesh struggled throughout the cycle. While they managed draws against New Zealand and West Indies, and a historic away series win against Pakistan, heavy losses to stronger opponents kept them near the bottom of the table.
Best bowling figures in an innings in ICC World Test Championship, 2023-2025
| Player | BBI | Oppostion | Economy |
| Noman Ali (Pakistan) | 8/46 | v England | 2.78 |
| Marco Jansen (South Africa) | 7/13 | v Sri Lanka | 1.90 |
| Jomel Warrican (West Indies) | 7/32 | v Pakistan | 1.77 |
| Gus Atkinson (England) | 7/45 | v West Indies | 3.75 |
| Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) | 7/53 | v India | 2.71 |
8. West Indies (28.21% Points Percentage): The West Indies had a disappointing campaign. Draws against Bangladesh, Australia, and Pakistan were their only bright spots. Heavy defeats against India, South Africa, and England resulted in a low finish.
9. Pakistan (27.98% Points Percentage): Pakistan had a turbulent WTC cycle, finishing last. Heavy away defeats to Australia and South Africa, coupled with a home series loss to Bangladesh, contributed to their low points percentage. A draw against the West Indies and a win against England were not enough to lift them from the bottom.
Most runs in ICC World Test Championship, 2023-2025
| Player | Runs | Average | High Score |
| Joe Root (England) | 1968 | 54.66 | 262 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) | 1798 | 52.88 | 214* |
| Ben Duckett (England) | 1470 | 36.75 | 153 |
| Harry Brook (England) | 1463 | 50.44 | 317 |
| Usman Khawaja (Australia) | 1422 | 41.82 | 232 |
