CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: CNN Central News & Network – ITDC India ePress | ITDC News, Bhopal: New Delhi. The race for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 – 27 final has become more exciting after South Africa’s impressive victory in the points table contest. South Africa defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test to level the three-match series 1-1.
The defeat has reduced Australia’s lead, although the team remains at the top of the points table. In the second Test, Australia were bowled out for just 99 in the first innings. South Africa declared at 425/9, helped by captain Temba Bavuma’s 179. In the second innings, despite Travis Head’s 121, Australia were dismissed for 295.
After this result, Australia’s points percentage has come down to 75.00. New Zealand are second with 72.22 percent, while South Africa are third with 66.67 percent.
In the latest WTC points table, Bangladesh are fourth with 55.56 percent and India are fifth with 51.52 percent. India have played 11 Tests so far, with five wins, four defeats and two draws. The team still has two Tests against New Zealand and five Tests against Australia to play.
India will need to perform better in all seven upcoming Tests to secure a place among the top two teams. Wins against strong sides such as New Zealand and Australia could improve India’s position. The third Test between South Africa and Australia may also affect the shape of the points table.
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