South Africa made it to the finals, India-Australia competition continues

The first team for the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 ​​has been decided. South Africa has made it to the final by defeating Pakistan by 2 wickets in the first Test played in Centurion. This is South Africa’s first entry into the WTC final.

South Africa’s explosive performance

• Journey to the final:
  • South Africa has won 7 out of 11 Test matches in the current cycle, lost 3 and drawn 1.
  • Winning percentage: 66.67%.
• Place confirmed in the final:
  • By achieving the target of 148 runs against Pakistan, they ensured their place in the final.
  • This performance reflects the leadership ability of South African captain Temba Bavuma.
• Points Table Position:
  • South Africa now tops the WTC points table.

Exciting race for the other team: India or Australia?

Now all eyes are on the other team to reach the WTC final.

• Australia status:
  • Winning Percentage: 58.89%.
  • Second place in the points table.
• Situation in India:
  • Winning percentage: 55.88%.
  • Third place in the points table.

How will the Indian team reach the final?

• The five-match Test series between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1.
• If India wins this series 3-1, then it will directly reach the final.
• The fourth test of the series will end on Monday, the result of which may clear the picture of the final.

India has the last chance

• Rohit Sharma leads:
  This Test series is the only chance the Indian team has to reach the final.
• Australia’s next match:
  • Australia has to play two test matches on Sri Lanka tour in January.
• Date and venue of final:
  • The final of the WTC 2023-25 ​​will be played in London from 11 to 15 June 2025.
  • Both the previous finals were also held in England.
  • India lost the finals against New Zealand in 2021 and Australia in 2023.

WTC Points Table: Position of the remaining teams

1. New Zealand:
   • Win Percentage: 48.21%.
   • fourth place.
2. Sri Lanka:
   • Winning Percentage: 45.45%.
   • In fifth place.
3. England:
   • Winning percentage: 43.18%.
   • In sixth place.
   • Recently won the test series against New Zealand 2-1.
4. Bangladesh:
   • Winning Percentage: 31.25%.
   • In seventh place.
5. Pakistan:
   • Winning Percentage: 30.30%.
   • In eighth place.
6. West Indies:
   • Winning Percentage: 24.24%.
   • At the bottom of the table.

Disappointment for Pakistan and West Indies

• Pakistan has to play the second match of the two-Test series against South Africa from January 3.
• West Indies have had a very poor performance, and are at the bottom of the table.