Dubai: Pakistan’s heavy defeat in the Australia-Pakistan Test, which is part of the World Test Championship, benefited India. India topped the World Test Championship points table after Pakistan suffered a massive 360-run defeat against Australia in the Perth Test. Pakistan topped the table with 24 points and 100 win percentage in both the Tests played before the Perth Test.
New Zealand is third with 12 points and 50 win percentage, including one win and one loss in two Tests. Bangladesh is in the fourth position with 12 points and 50 win percentage in two Tests including one win and one loss, while Australia is in fifth position with 30 points in three Tests including two wins and one loss. India will face South Africa who have not yet played a match in the World Test Championship cycle. The India-South Africa first Test and Australia-Pakistan second Test starting on Boxing Day on 26th will change the World Test Championship points table again. If they win, India can secure the first position. If they win against Pakistan, Australia will also have a chance to move ahead.
With Pakistan’s defeat yesterday, India climbed to the top spot with 16 points and a winning percentage of 66.67. India has one win and one draw in two Tests so far. Despite losing to Australia yesterday, Pakistan is second in the points table with 24 points and 66.67 win percentage along with India. Pakistan has two wins and one loss in three matches.
2023-12-18 05:49:56
#Pakistan #heavy #defeat #AustraliaPakistan #Test #India #tops #Test #Championship #Express #Kerala
