South Africa has strengthened its claim to reach the final of the World Test Championship by defeating Sri Lanka by 109 runs in the second Test. The team’s victory has increased the tension for India, where now it will have to defeat the Kangaroos in the remaining three matches of the Border-Gavaskar series to reach the final. The Test series between the two teams is currently tied at 1-1.
Australia lost top spot
After Team India’s defeat at the hands of Australia, there has been a change in the points table of the World Test Championship. The top team India had to be satisfied with the third position, while on the other hand Australia occupied the top position, but now after about 24 hours there has been a change once again. Australia had to give up its top position in a single day. South Africa’s victory against Sri Lanka has once again created a stir in the WTC points table.
South Africa reached the top of the points table
The South African team has reached number one in the ICC World Test Championship points table. The South African team has reached the top of the points table for the first time and now the tension of the other teams has increased. Australia were hurt by South Africa’s victory and had to drop straight to second place without losing a match. Talking about the current points table, the South African team has secured the first position with 63.33 PCT. Australia’s PCT is 60.71, so it has to come in second place.
Team India is still at number three
As far as the Indian team is concerned, they are still in third place with 57.29 PCT. The equations of the Indian team have changed after the defeat in the second test against Australia. He will have to win his remaining three matches from here, which is not such an easy task. Talking about Sri Lanka, after losing this match their PCT has become 45.45. The team is still in fourth place, but is now out of the race for the finals. Sri Lanka will have to depend on other teams to reach the final. Now India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka are the only four teams who are in the race for the final.
South Africa has a great chance to play the final
This was the last match of the series between South Africa and Sri Lanka. Now South Africa has to play two test matches against Pakistan at home. If the South African team is successful in winning it, then it is certain that no one can stop them from playing the WTC final. Meanwhile, the next few matches are going to be very important for these top four teams. The equation and scenario will change after every match.