Patiala, 9 July (Sports Desk)
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is back in action, and the race for the coveted final spot is heating up. Let’s delve into each team’s current position and upcoming challenges.
India (Top Contender): Currently leading the pack, India boasts a strong home season ahead with series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. However, the ultimate test lies in the away series against Australia, where they’ve found success recently.
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Australia (Defending Champion): The reigning champs face a stiff challenge in India during their home series. Their record against India at home hasn’t been stellar, requiring top performance to maintain their position.
New Zealand (Inconsistent): New Zealand needs to find consistency. While they dominated a weakened South African team, they haven’t been at their best otherwise. Crucial away series in India and England await.
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Sri Lanka (On the Rise): Climbing the table after a 2-0 win against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka faces a demanding schedule. Five away Tests in England and South Africa could significantly impact their final standing.
Pakistan (Home Advantage): Pakistan boasts a strong home record with upcoming series against Bangladesh, England, and West Indies. Their toughest challenge will be the away tour of South Africa.
West Indies (Surprise Package): Boasting an away win in Australia, West Indies needs to maintain momentum. They face a tough task against England but have opportunities against Bangladesh and South Africa at home.
Bangladesh (Underdogs): Despite early wins, reaching the WTC final seems a distant dream for Bangladesh. They face a brutal away schedule in India, Pakistan, and West Indies.
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South Africa (Outside Shot): Despite a low ranking, South Africa’s upcoming home series against Asian teams offer a chance to climb the table. However, a strong second half of the cycle is crucial.
England (Fighting Back): Languishing at the bottom after a penalty and a 4-1 India loss, England needs a turnaround. Home series against West Indies and Sri Lanka present opportunities, but away trips to Pakistan and New Zealand will be tough.
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Who will emerge victorious? The WTC race promises to be a thrilling contest. Stay tuned as these teams battle it out for a chance to be crowned World Test Champion!
POINTS TABLE…
POS TEAM PLAYED WON LOST DRAW DED POINTS PCT
- INDIA 9 6 2 1 2 74 68.52
- AUSTRALIA 12 8 3 1 10 90 62.50
- New Zealand 6 3 3 0 0 36 50.00
- Sri Lanka 4 2 2 0 0 24 50.00
- Pakistan 5 2 3 0 2 22 36.66
- West Indies 4 1 2 1 0 16 33.33
- South Africa 4 1 3 0 0 12 25.00
- Bangladesh 4 1 3 0 0 12 25.00
- England 10 3 6 1 19 21 17.50
Points System
- 12 points for a win
- 6 points for a tie
- 4 points for a draw
- Teams are ranked according to the percentage of points won.
- The Top two teams progress to the final at Lord’s in 2025.
- Point Deductions: Points are deducted for slow over rates
