ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: South Africa Leads the Pack, India Slips to Third
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings have taken an exciting turn, with South Africa emerging as the table-toppers following their 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka. This series win has propelled the Proteas to the top of the standings, overtaking defending champions Australia and leaving India in third place.
With each team jostling for a spot in the WTC Final, the points table reflects a tight competition, especially among the top three contenders. South Africa’s dominance, coupled with Australia’s consistency and India’s resilience, sets the stage for an intriguing second half of the championship.
Updated ICC World Test Championship (2023-2025) Table
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | NR | Points | PCT (%) |
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 63.33 |
| 2 | Australia | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 102 | 60.71 |
| 3 | India | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 110 | 57.29 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 45.45 |
| 5 | England | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 114 | 45.24 |
| 6 | New Zealand | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 44.23 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 33.33 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 31.25 |
| 9 | West Indies | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 24.24 |
WTC 2023-25 Standings
- South Africa’s Rise to the Top- With a 63.33% points percentage (PCT), South Africa has solidified their spot at the top after a sixth win in ten matches, courtesy of a dominant performance against Sri Lanka.
- Australia Slips to Second- Despite their nine wins in 14 matches and a strong 60.71 PCT, Australia now trails South Africa and will aim to regain their position in upcoming series.
- India in Contention- India remains firmly in the hunt for the final spot with a 57.29 PCT, but their fluctuating form in the 16 matches played so far highlights the challenges they face.
- Sri Lanka’s Setback- Sri Lanka’s chances of reaching the Final took a hit after their 2-0 loss to South Africa. Their PCT dropped to 45.45%, putting them in fourth place and in a precarious position.
- England’s Marathon Effort- England has played the most matches (21), but their 45.24 PCT indicates inconsistency in turning games into series victories.
How Can India Qualify for the WTC 2025 Final After the Pink-Ball Test Defeat?
India, currently placed third in the WTC standings, face a tough challenge with three away Tests against Australia. To ensure qualification for the final, they must secure two wins and a draw, boosting their points percentage to 60.53%, enough to guarantee at least second place behind South Africa. A 3-2 series victory would see India finish with 58.77%. However, if they lose the series 2-3, their percentage would fall to 53.51%, leaving their chances reliant on South Africa losing their remaining Tests and Australia struggling in Sri Lanka. Watch these scenarios for cricket satta opportunities as the WTC race heats up.
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