South Africa registered a huge 233-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test match in Durban to take a big jump in the World Test Champions 2023-25 points table on Saturday. South Africa jumped 3 places up to the 2nd position to boost their chances for the spot in the final.
The Proteas surpassed Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka to rise to the 2nd position with their 5th win in 9 matches in the WTC 2023-25 cycle. Australia slipped to the third position while Sri Lanka dropped to the fifth place after South Africa’s huge win.
Five teams India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka are all fighting for the two final spots in the 2023-25 season. India regained their top spot after their emphatic win over Australia in Perth last week and are favourites to make the WTC final.
Meanwhile, England are closing in on a big win over New Zealand in the ongoing first Test match in Christchurch. New Zealand will drop below Sri Lanka in the points table with a loss while the Three Lions are already knocked out of the race for the WTC final.
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