South Africa Falls to Third in WTC After Durban Loss to Australia
· Sports · Times of India, BBC Sport
South Africa slipped to third place in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after a 214-run defeat to Australia in the first Test at Durban. Australia strengthened their top position with nine wins from 11 matches, raising their points percentage to 81.82. New Zealand moved into second place with a points percentage of 72.22, while South Africa now hold 60.00. Bangladesh and India are fourth and fifth with 55.56 and 51.52 points percentage respectively. Matt Renshaw scored 190 in the first innings and 82 in the second, earning Player of the Match honours. Josh Hazlewood took 6/49 on the fifth day to seal Australia’s victory.
Why it matters
India’s chances of reaching the WTC final have weakened as they sit fifth in the standings with a points percentage of 51.52. The result increases pressure on India to win upcoming matches to remain in contention for the top two spots.
Read the original report — Times of India
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