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IND vs SA, 2nd Test: India seizes the top position in the WTC 25 standings following a convincing 7-wicket in Cape Town

The ICC World Test Championship Standings for 2023-25 now witness India leading with a win percentage of 54.16%

By Omar | Jan 4, 2024 | 2 Min Read

The Test series culmination between India and South Africa resulted in a draw, with both teams clinching a victory each. India’s success in Cape Town garnered them 12 vital points, propelling them to the forefront of the ICC World Test Championship standings. South Africa held the top position in the WTC25 standings. However, their defeat in the second Test diminished their win percentage to 50%, aligning with New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh.

India faced the challenge of rebounding in the series decider after an unexpected collapse in their second innings. Despite the batting setback, their bowlers, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, continued their stellar performance, limiting South Africa to 176. Aiden Markram’s remarkable century salvaged the hosts from a more precarious situation.

Led by the stellar performance of Jasprit Bumrah and a record-breaking shortest completed Test, the series draw sets the stage for an exciting journey ahead in the WTC25 cycle for India. The ICC World Test Championship Standings for 2023-25 now witness India leading with a win percentage of 54.16%, amassing 26 points from two wins, one loss, and one draw, with two penalty points.

The 79-run chase in the second Test marked the shortest completed Test in terms of the number of balls bowled, breaking a 92-year-old record. The Test concluded in just 642 balls, surpassing the previous 656-ball record set in a 1932 Australia vs. South Africa Test.

As the WTC25 cycle advances, India looks forward to their upcoming home Test series against England, aiming to secure more points in the five-match series starting on January 25.