Monday , November 25 2024

India again number 1 in WTC points table, Bumrah becomes the first captain to defeat Australia at Optus Stadium

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WTC Points Table: India won the first Test against Australia by 295 runs. This victory is historic and special in many ways. Because India played this test in the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma and opener Shubman Gill. Furthermore, Australia had never lost a match at Optus Stadium in Perth before. By winning this match, Team India has again become number one in the points table of the World Test Championship.

After the historic victory in the first Test against Australia, Captain Bumrah praised senior team player Virat Kohli in the press conference. He said, ‘We do not need us but Virat Kohli. He is a very experienced cricketer. His century is a good sign for the team. I never felt that he was out of form. Sometimes the conditions are not good but it is not fair to judge the batsman’s form from that.

Indian team has played 15 test matches so far

With the victory in Perth, the Indian team has once again reached the top in the points table of the World Test Championship. In this match, the Indian team started at second position and Australia remained at first position. Now the Indian team has defeated Australia. The Indian team has played 15 test matches so far, out of which the team has won 9 matches. At the same time, it has faced defeat in 5 matches. 1 match has also been a draw. Indian team has 110 points and the points percentage is 61.110.

4 test matches left between India and Australia

The Kangaroo team has now reached second place in the WTC points table. Australia has played 13 matches so far in the current cycle. The Australian team has won 8 during this period. The Australian team has faced defeat in 4 matches. Also, 1 match has ended in a draw. Australia has 90 points and percentage of 57.690 points in the points table. At present, 4 test matches are yet to be played between India and Australia.

WTC Points Table 2023-25

India won 159 matches

Australia won 8 out of 13 matches

Sri Lanka won 9 matches 5

New Zealand won 11 6 matches

South Africa won 8 matches 4