WTC Latest Standings: The West Indies have just done the unimaginable, as they have pulled off an unbelievable comeback in the second and final test match of the two-match test series between Australia and the West Indies by defeating the hosts by eight runs at Brisbane's mighty Gabba Stadium. Shamar Joseph (7-68), who was cleared by doctors following a possible stress fracture on his right toe, tore apart the whole Australian batting unit, taking his maiden seven-wicket haul in Australia's second innings. The Windies also became the first team in cricket history to upset defending World Cup champions Australia in a pink-ball test.



The Men in Maroon?s victory in the second test ensured that the series ended in a 1-1 draw between the two sides as the visitors avoided being whitewashed in the two-match test series. The Windies got the opportunity to bat first in the second test, as they scored 311 runs in their first inning. In reply, the hosts posted a total of 289-9 (declared) in their first inning. Later, the Men in Maroon were all out for 192 runs thanks to the brilliant bowling efforts of seamer Josh Hazlewood (3-23) and off-spinner Nathan Lyon (3-42). Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green picked up 1 wicket each as the hosts were asked to chase 216 runs, which looked pretty easy for the Aussies.



But the duo of Shamar Joseph (7-68) and Alzarri Joseph (2-62) didn?t allow the Aussie batters to settle down at the crease as their terrific bowling efforts allowed the visitors to win their first test match on Australian soil since 1997. Down Below is the updated ICC World Test Championship table after the 2nd Test match between Australia and the West Indies.



The defending champions, Australia, are still at the top of the overall standings with a PCT of 55.00. Sri Lanka are still at the bottom of the overall WTC points table with a PCT of 0.00, as they have yet to win their first match in the current cycle. The win in the second test against Australia has allowed the Windies to overtake England for the 7th spot in the overall standings with a PCT of 33.33 in four games. The Ben Stokes-led Three Lions are in the eighth position with a PCT of 15.00 in five games, but that could change if they win the first test match against India.



The sixth position is occupied by Pakistan, as they have a PCT of 36.66 from five matches. They have won two games and lost the other three, as they lost the three-match series against Australia 3-0.



Bangladesh is at number 5, with a PCT of 50.00.They have played two games so far and have won one and lost one match. New Zealand, who are at number 4 in the points table, also have the same PCT of 50.00 as the Bengal Tigers, as they have won one game and faced defeat in one match.



The third position in the WTC points table is South Africa, with a PCT of 50.00 as well. Their previous Test Series against India ended in a tie, with both teams winning one game each.



India is in the second spot in the overall standings with a PCT of 54.16. They have tasted success in two games and faced defeat in one match against South Africa. If the Men in Blue win the ongoing first test match against England, then they will leapfrog Australia for the first spot in the points table.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">World Test Championship (2023-2025) Points table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>TEAMS</td><td>Mat</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>T</td><td>D</td><td>N/R</td><td>PT</td><td>PCT</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>10</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>66</td><td>55.00</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>26</td><td>54.16</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>36.66</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>16</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>9</td><td>15.00</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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WTC Updated Points Table after West Indies defeated Australia | WTC Latest Standings | World Test Championship (2023-2025) Points table

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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after IND vs ENG 1st Test: In what proved to be a really exciting and nail-biting fixture, England, led by Ben Stokes riding on the back of heroics from Ollie Pope (196 runs) and debutant Tom Hartley (7-62) defeated the Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue by 28 runs. This was India?s fourth defeat in 48 test matches at home as the Three Lions executed the biggest comeback on Indian soil by a visiting team. A win in the first test means that England now has a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test Series.



Chasing a fourth-inning score of 231 runs, debutant Tom Hartley (7-62) tore apart the entire Indian batting unit with his seven-wicket haul, which included the big dismissals of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel, Shubman Gill Ravinchandran Ashwin, Ks Bharat, and Mohammed Siraj as the Men in Blue were bowled out for just 202 runs. Men in Blue Skipper Rohit Sharma was the top scorer for the Indians with 39 runs, while Ashwin (28 runs) and KS Bharat (28 runs) stabilized the Indian innings with a fifty-run partnership for the eighth wicket, but Tom Hartley had some other plans.



England youngster Ollie Pope (196 runs) played one of the best innings in the history of the game by a visiting player on Indian soil, and his knock helped the Three Lions post a massive total of 420 runs on the board. Vice Captain Jasprit Bumrah (4-41) was the best Indian bowler with his four-wicket haul.



The visitors won the toss and chose to bat first, but they had a forgetful day 1 as they were all out for 246 runs, with skipper Ben Stokes playing the role of the lone warrior with his knock of 70 runs. Ravindra Jadeja (3-88) and Ravichandran Ashwin (3-68) took three wickets each, while Jasprit Bumrah (2-28) and Axar Patel (2-33) got two scalps each.



In reply, the Indians got off to a really good start as Yashasvi Jaiswal played his own version of Bazball against the English bowlers with his stunning knock of 80 runs. Ravindra Jadeja (87 runs) and KL Rahul (86 runs) allowed the hosts to take a 190-run lead in the first inning with a total of 436 runs on the board.



The defeat against England in the first test match is India?s second defeat at home in a test match in the last year. The Men in Blue have not managed to taste success in their last three home test matches, as one game against Australia ended in a draw. Below is the updated ICC World Test Championship table after the 1st Test match between India and England.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Points Table Updated after IND vs ENG 1st Test</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Pos</td><td>TEAM</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>PTS</td><td>PCT</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Australia</td><td>10</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>66</td><td>55</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>South Africa</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>India</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>26</td><td>46.66</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>36.66</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>West Indies</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>England</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>21</td><td>29.16</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%932025_ICC_World_Test_Championship">Wikipedia</a></figcaption></figure>



The defending champions, Australia, are still at the top of the overall standings with a PCT of 55.00. Sri Lanka are still at the bottom of the overall WTC points table with a PCT of 0.00, as they have yet to win their first match in the current cycle. South Africa is now in the second spot in the overall standings with a PCT of 50.00. They have won one game and lost one game in the two matches they have played so far.



India, following their defeat against England, have dropped from the second position to fifth in the points table with a PCT of 43.33. In five matches, the Men in Blue have tasted success in two, while they have been defeated by England and South Africa in the other two games, and one match against the Windies ended in a draw.



Kane Williamson-led New Zealand is in the third position in the overall standings with a PCT of 50.00. Just like South Africa, the Kiwi?s have won one game and lost the other one against Bangladesh.



Bangladesh has moved to the fourth position with a PCT of 50.00. They have won and lost the same number of games as New Zealand and South Africa.



The sixth position is occupied by Pakistan, as they have a PCT of 36.66 from five matches. They have won two games and lost the other three, as they lost the three-match series against Australia 3-0.



Following their historic victory against Australia at the Gabba, the West Indies have moved up to the seventh spot with a PCT of 33.33 in four games.



England?s win against the Men in Blue in the first test match at Hyderabad increased their overall PCT from 15.00 to 29.16, but they are still in the eighth position in the WTC standings.



The second test match between India and England will take place on February 2 and will go on until February 6. The Three Lions are ahead in the five-match series by 1-0, but four matches are still left, and it remains to be seen whether they can repeat their heroics of 2012 or not.



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after IND vs ENG 1st Test | India dropped from the second position to fifth | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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WTC points table: The Rohit Sharma led Indian team secured the first rank of the World Test Championship 2023?25 points table on Sunday, 3rd March. The Men in Blue moved to the first rank following Australia's victory over New Zealand in the first test match of their two-match test series.?



The Aussies dominating victory by a margin of 172 runs in the first test against the Black Caps allowed India to move to the top of the overall standings of the WTC 2023-25 cycle with a pct of 64.58%.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Updated WTC 2023-25 points table following Australia's victory in the first test against New Zealand:</h4>



Australia, riding on the back of Cameron Green?s impressive unbeaten knock of 174 runs, managed to score 383 runs in their first inning, while Kiwi Pacer Matt Henry took a five-wicket haul against the Aussies.?In reply, the Black Caps batting unit struggled as they were bundled out for 179 runs in their first inning. Glenn Phillips top-scored for the hosts with his inning of 71 runs, while Nathan Lyon from Australia picked up four wickets and gave away just 43 runs.



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The Australians, in their second inning, put a score of 164 runs on the board, with Nathan Lyon (41 runs in 46 balls) top scoring for the visitors. Kiwi All Rounder Glenn Phillips (5-45) picked up a fifer against the Aussies in their second inning.



Chasing a total of 369 runs on the fourth day of the first test match, the Black Caps were bundled out for 196 runs, which allowed the Kangaroos to win the first test by 172 runs. Nathan Lyon (6-65) was the top wicket-taker for the visitors in the fourth inning of the match.



Lyon emerged as the hero for the Australians with his phenomenal 10-wicket haul, having picked up four wickets in the first inning and six wickets in the second inning. His 10-wicket haul against New Zealand in New Zealand meant that the 36-year-old became the first spinner since 2006 to secure a 10-wicket haul in New Zealand.



Talking about the Indian cricket team, they are anticipated to retain the number one position in the WTC 2023-25 points table if they manage to win the fifth and final test match against England, which is set to start on March 7th in Dharamshala. But if the Men in Blue lose or draw the fifth test against the Three Lions, then a door will be opened for New Zealand and Australia to overtake the Rohit Sharma-led team as the table toppers in the overall standings of the WTC 2023?25 cycle.



New Zealand and Australia will lock horns against each other in the second and final test match of the two-match test series on March 8 in Christchurch.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Team</th><th>Matches</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>Drawn</th><th>Points</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>India</td><td>8</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>62</td><td>64.58</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>60.0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Australia</td><td>11</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>78</td><td>59.09</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50.0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>36.66</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>West Indies</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>25.0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>England</td><td>9</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>21</td><td>19.44</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-odi-player-rankings-rank-1-to-10-updated-on-2nd-march-full-icc-mens-odi-player-standings/"> ICC ODI Player Rankings (Rank 1 to 10) Updated on 2nd March</a>



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Updated WTC points table following Australia's win against New Zealand

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Australia, under the leadership of Pat Cummins have become the number one Test playing nation in the world after ICC updated the Test team rankings on Friday.&nbsp;



The Aussies magnificent 209 runs win against India in the World Test Championship 2023 Final at The Oval has helped them overtake the Men in Blue in the test team rankings.&nbsp;



Indian Cricket Team (120 points) are currently sitting at the second position in the rankings and have four less rating points than the Kangaroos. Australia's Ashes rivals England (105 points) are at the third position in the Test Rankings.&nbsp;



The fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth spots are occupied by South Africa (103 points), New Zealand (96 points), Pakistan (89 points), Sri Lanka (83 points), West Indies (82 points) and Bangladesh (53 points) respectively.&nbsp;



?The Test rankings have been updated by taking the performances of the test playing nations after May 2021 into consideration. India's historic 2-1 series win against Australia in the 2021 Border Gavaskar Trophy which ended in January 2021 has not been considered as it has dropped out of the period of the rankings,? the International Cricket Council said in a press release.&nbsp;



?All the results in the period between May 2021 and May 2023 have been weighed at 50% and the matches in the next 12 months which includes Australia's WTC 2023 final win have been weighed at 100%.?



Talking about the ODI rankings, no changes have been made as India have increased their lead at of the top of the rankings by six rating points while Australia are at the second position with 116 rating points.&nbsp;



Third ranked South Africa (112 points) have reduced the gap to the second position of Australia by four rating points, while India's arch rivals Pakistan (106 points) and New Zealand (101 points) are also present in the top five.&nbsp;



The sixth rank in the ODI rankings is occupied by England (95 points) followed by Sri Lanka (93 points), Bangladesh (86 points), Afghanistan (80 points) and West Indies (69 points) in the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updated ICC Test Team Rankings</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Team</th><th>Matches</th><th>Pts</th><th>Rating</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>30</td><td>3715</td><td>124</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>INDIA</td><td>26</td><td>3108</td><td>120</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>30</td><td>3151</td><td>105</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>18</td><td>1845</td><td>103</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>22</td><td>2121</td><td>96</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>17</td><td>1519</td><td>89</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>18</td><td>1501</td><td>83</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>19</td><td>1563</td><td>82</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>17</td><td>906</td><td>53</td></tr><tr><td>10 .</td><td>ZIMBABWE</td><td>2</td><td>46</td><td>23</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC Test Team Rankings Updated on May 3 | Australia on Top with 124 Points

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World Test Championship Points Table 2023-25: England clean sweep West Indies in a three-match test series with a win in the final test match by 10 wickets. This win also pushed England's PCT up and they are now close to that of Pakistan. This post reads the World Test Championship Points Table Updated After ENG vs WI 3rd Test.



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Dominant England are back on business with their special brand of test cricket and the restart went quite smoothly and eye-catching. Aggressive shows by batters and attacking bowling tactics have been key for England in the past couple of years if we exclude the Ashes and India series. 



West Indies showed great fights in the first two tests but defeating England in England is not a cakewalk. The third test was supposed to be even as the Edgebaston was supposed to favor West Indies bowlers as well, but England were really invincible. 



Winning the toss, West Indies opted to bat first. Skipper Brathwaite played a heroic innings at the top against a swinging ball. The opening of the West Indies innings was pretty solid and then the English bowlers came back to the game with three wickets under 22 runs. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/holder-jpg.webp" alt="World Test Championship Points Table Updated After ENG vs WI 3rd Test; England Improving Their PCT With Big Impressions" class="wp-image-144940" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Holder poses hold against England's deadly bowling (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Jason Holder and Joshua da Silva played saviors for the West Indies and following their contribution down the order, WI posted 282 in the first innings. Gus Atkinson shone again for England and took another four-wicket haul. 



England lost 3 wickets till the Stumps on Day 1 at just 31 runs and looked on the back foot. They also lost Pope and Brook early the next morning. It was Stokes and Root's partnership that took the momentum back to England's camp. The rookie Wicketkeeper batter Jimmie Smith and Woakes also contributed with big half-centuries.



England took the lead of 92 runs in the first innings. West Indies gave it up their all to overturn the lead but it took a lot of wickets from them and they could give only an 82-run target to England. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/stokes-1-jpg.webp" alt="World Test Championship Points Table Updated After ENG vs WI 3rd Test; England Improving Their PCT With Big Impressions" class="wp-image-144941" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Stokes hammared WI Bowlers to seal the deal (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Stokes came to open with Ben Duckett and he bashed and slashed the WI bowlers all around the park to post the record-breaking 24-ball fifty. England won the game in just 7.2 overs and sealed the series 3-0. Let's take a look at the ICC World Test Championship Points table after the ENG vs WI 3rd Test:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="world-test-championship-points-table-after-eng-vs-wi-3rd-test">World Test Championship Points Table After ENG vs WI 3rd Test</h2>



England are still at 6th spot. They have won three matches on a run and still, they are suffering for the top 5 spots. This tells how bad the Ashes and the India Tour were for them. They are sixth with 6 wins in 13 matches and their PCT points are 36.54. They are trailing Pakistan by 0.12 PCT.



West Indies on the other hand started this series from the 7th spot and have slept down to the bottommost rank of the table with a PCT of less than 20. 



India are still leading the chart as India and Australia don't have any red ball series in the present times. New Zealand and Sri Lanka are at 50 PCT points and sitting at 3rd and 4th spots, respectively. 



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="world-test-championship-points-table">World Test Championship Points Table</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>MAT</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>DRAW</th><th>DED(-)</th><th>POINTS</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>9</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>74</td><td>68.52</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>90</td><td>62.50</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>22</td><td>36.66</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>13</td><td>6</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>19</td><td>57</td><td>36.54</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>25.00</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>25.00</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>16</td><td>19.05</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-sanju-a-flop-show-should-sanju-samson-be-picked-ahead-of-gill-in-t20s-parag-and-rinku-are-to-be-sent-a-bit-early-in-the-gambhir-era/">IND vs SL: Sanju a Flop Show?Should Sanju Samson be picked ahead of Gill in T20s? Parag and Rinku are to be sent a bit early in the Gambhir era</a><div></div><div class="tdb-author-name-wrap" style="align-items: baseline"></div><div></div>



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World Test Championship Points Table Updated After ENG vs WI 3rd Test; England Improving Their PCT With Big Impressions

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West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test match was played at Providence Stadium in Guyana where the home team Proteas defeated the visiting team West Indies by 40 runs and won the series. With this win, Temba Bavuma and Army earned a valuable two points in the World Test Championship 2023-25. Down below in this article we will provide: ICC World Test Championship Points Table Updated after West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test



In the second test match played, African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first but could only score 160 runs in the first innings. Dane Piedt (bowler) scored the most runs in batting for RSA, he played an important innings of 38 runs in 60 balls. In bowling, Shamar Joseph took five wickets for West Indies, Jayden Seales took three wickets, while Holder and Gudakesh Motie took one wicket each.



Chasing South Africa's first innings score of 160, West Indies were all out for 144, with all-rounder Jason Holder scoring the most runs for the Caribbean team, he played an innings of 54 runs.



Coming back in the second inning, the home team, Africa, dominated the West Indies. The team scored 246 runs in the second inning, and in reply, the West Indies were all-out for just 222 runs in the second inning.



With this home series win, South Africa earned a significant 12 points in the points table of the World Test Championship 2023-35. With this win, the Proteas have reached the fifth position while the West Indies are in the last position with just one win in nine matches.



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Down below you can check the: ICC World Test Championship Points Table Updated after West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Test Championship Points Table Updated after West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>P</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>DRAW</th><th>DED</th><th>POINTS</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>9</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>74</td><td>68.52</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>90</td><td>62.50</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>28</td><td>38.89</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>C PAKISTAN</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>22</td><td>36.66</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>13</td><td>6</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>19</td><td>57</td><td>36.54</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>25.00</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>I WEST INDIES</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td>18.52</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship/standings">ICC Official</a></figcaption></figure>



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ICC World Test Championship Points Table Updated after West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test

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ICC WTC Points Table: England's home season is being fruitful for them as they have claimed their fourth win in a row. The home team England have won the first Test against Sri Lanka and are 1-0 up in the series. This series of wins has put England from the last position to the Top 4 ranks in the Latest Updated ICC WTC points table 2023-25.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Table of Contents</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#eng-vs-sl-1st-test-match-summary">ENG vs SL 1st Test Match Summary</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-wtc-points-table-2023-25">ICC WTC points table 2023-25</a></li></ul></nav></div>



Sri Lanka are on a tour of England for a series of three test matches. The absence of Ben Stokes was one of the major concerns for the English Team coming to this Test Series but Olie Pope and his leadership skills never made us miss Stokes.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-vs-sl-1st-test-match-summary">ENG vs SL 1st Test Match Summary</h2>



The visitors won the toss and opted to bat first. They didn't receive a warm welcome from the home side as England pushed Sri Lanka into terrible situation in the first half hour only. Sri Lanka lost three wickets within 7 overs of the day with just 6 runs on the board. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/WOOD-ENjoys-early-wickets.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated After ENG vs SL 1st Test | England in TOP 4 With Commanding Victory" class="wp-image-146241" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Wood celebrates Mendis's Dismisal (Getty Image)</figcaption></figure>



Sri Lanka were not allowed to make a comeback against the fiery English bowling attack but later assault by skipper Dhananjaya De Silva and <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/39678/milan-rathnayake">Milan Rathnayake</a> added individual 70+ runs and Sri Lanka ended their first innings at 260 runs. 



England also lost wickets in regular intervals, nevertheless, the overtook Sri Lanka by 57th over. The maiden century by wicketkeeper batter James Smith was the dominating factor for England in the first innings. Riding over his crucial innings England were 122 runs in lead after first innings.



Again, in the second innings, Sri Lanka lost two wickets within 10 balls and England were simply on the driving seat. Angilo Methews, and Dinesh Chandimal showed the fighting spirit and they took Sri Lanka to lead again. Kamindu Mendis came again for rescue and smashed a valient century to give Sri Lanka some space to defend in the fourth innings.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/joe-root.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated After ENG vs SL 1st Test | England in TOP 4 With Commanding Victory" class="wp-image-146240" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Root and Woakes lead England to Win (ESPN)</figcaption></figure>



England needed to chase 205 runs in the fourth innings and they got a fluent start to ease things off. Joe Root led the England's innings with his not-out 62 and with the loss of five wickets, England took just 57 overs to chase down the target and sealed the match.



Let's Take a look at the the ICC WTC points table updated after ENG vs SL 1st Test:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table-2023-25">ICC WTC points table 2023-25</h2>



England, after winning the four test matches in a row have made a big jump from 9th rank to the 4th rank. They, now, have played 14 tests and have won 7 and have a PCT of 50%. 



Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have won 2 out of the 5 matches, they played. With the PCT of 40%, they are ranked 5th. 



India and Australia are at the top of the WTC Points Table with 68.52% and 62.50% wins. 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>MAT</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>DRAW</th><th>DED(-)</th><th>POINTS</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>9</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>74</td><td>68.52</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>90</td><td>62.50</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>14</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>19</td><td>69</td><td>41.07</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>40.00</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>28</td><td>38.89</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>22</td><td>36.66</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>25.00</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td>18.52</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC WTC points table 2023-25</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated After ENG vs SL 1st Test | England in TOP 4 With Commanding Victory

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ICC WTC Points Table: With a game remaining in the Three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, England have sealed the series 2-0 with a big win in the ENG vs SL 2nd Test. This marked the fifth consecutive win in Tests for ENGLAND and this post reads the latest updated ICC WTC Points Table.



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This test witnessed some of the breaking of historic records and the maiden century of young English talent, Gus Atkinson. A fifer for Avisha Fernando and also a big milestone for Joe Root. Let's first take a look at the match summary:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-vs-sl-2nd-test-match-summary">ENG vs SL 2nd Test: Match Summary</h2>



The visiting team won the toss and elected to field, inviting the home side, England, to bat first. While England did not display their usual aggressive start, they maintained control of the innings despite losing three early wickets.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/09/joe-root-century.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table: England Defeated Sri Lanka by 190 Runs in the Second Test And Improved Their Number In The WTC Standing" class="wp-image-146553" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Joe Root back-to-back centuries (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Joe Root, the only member of cricket's esteemed "Fab Four" still in regular action, continued to showcase his consistent form with a well-crafted century. Following Root's lead, Gus Atkinson, who recently made headlines with his impressive bowling performances, took advantage of Sri Lanka's lackluster bowling attack to score a century of his own, boasting a strike rate of over 100. These two standout performances helped propel England to a formidable total of 427 runs in their first innings.



In response, Sri Lanka struggled against England's disciplined bowling attack, with only Kamindu Mendis providing some resistance with a valuable 74-run contribution. The rest of the Sri Lankan batting lineup failed to cross the 25-run mark, and they were bowled out for 196, giving England a substantial first-innings lead of 231 runs.



Building on their strong position, England added a further 250 runs to their lead, driven once again by a century from Joe Root, who dominated the Sri Lankan bowlers for a second time. Faced with a daunting target, Sri Lanka needed several substantial innings to stay in the game.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/09/guss.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table: England Defeated Sri Lanka by 190 Runs in the Second Test And Improved Their Number In The WTC Standing" class="wp-image-146552" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Gus Atkinson (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Despite several batsmen getting off to promising starts, none could convert their innings into significant scores. Gus Atkinson, who had shined with the bat in the first innings, proved equally effective with the ball, taking a five-wicket haul to dismiss Sri Lanka for 292. England secured a comprehensive victory by a margin of 190 runs.



Below is the ICC WTC Points Table Updated After the ENG vs SL 2nd Test:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table-2023-25">ICC WTC Points Table 2023-25</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>DRAW</th><th>DED</th><th>POINTS</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>9</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>74</td><td>68.52</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>90</td><td>62.50</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>o</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>15</td><td>8</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>19</td><td>81</td><td>45.00</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>28</td><td>38.89</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>21</td><td>35.00</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>16</td><td>22.22</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td>18.52</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WTC Points Table</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table: England Defeated Sri Lanka by 190 Runs in the Second Test And Improved Their Number In The WTC Standing

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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the tournament, which will begin on 19th February. 
Pat Cummins suffered an ankle injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and missed the ongoing Test tour to injury due to the same and also the birth of his second child. The fast bowler since then has been out of action and hasn't resumed any kind of bowling. 
Pat Cummins hasn't gained his full fitness and it is highly likely that he will be missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This will be a massive blow as not only will they miss the quality bowler but also the captain, who took them to win the ICC World Cup 2023. 
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Australia is likely to give the leadership role to either Travis Head or Steve Smith. The latter has been leading the team in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, and under his leadership, Australia won the first game of the series by a massive margin. 
The development was confirmed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, saying that Pat Cummins is highly likely to be unavailable. He also talked about giving leadership roles to Steve Smith and Travis Head. Speaking to SEN, he said:
"Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely, so that would mean that we do need a captain. Steve Smith and Travis Head are the two that we've been having conversations with while we've been building out that Champions Trophy team along with Pat back home. They'll be the two that we look at for that leadership post." 
<h2>Josh Hazlewood is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Apart from Pat Cummins, star pacer Josh Hazlewood also is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The fast bowler is battling with a hip issue, which he faced in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He, too, hasn't bowled since then and is against time to recover. 
His absence could be a big blow as well as he has been one of the consistent players for the team. Pat Cummins, along with Hazlewood, are now among the three Australia players to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament.
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Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Massive blow for Australia! Pat Cummins and star pacer ruled out of the tournament

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In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. <o:p></o:p>
On this special occasion of Cristiano Ronaldo birthday, we have brought you details of his car collection along with information about some of his major achievements. So, let's begin today's article.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday - Top 5 Expensive Cars<o:p></o:p></h2>
The first car in Cristiano Ronaldo's garage is the Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £9 million. This hypercar is extremely rare, with only 10 units produced globally. It features a highly powerful engine capable of reaching top speeds. This car is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is one of Ronaldo's prized possessions.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Bugatti Chiron<o:p></o:p></h3>
The second rare car in his garage is the Bugatti Chiron, valued at €2 million. Known for its speed and engine excellence, this is another high-performance vehicle owned by Ronaldo.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">McLaren Senna<o:p></o:p></h3>
The third car, which is both powerful and expensive, is the McLaren Senna, priced at €1 million. Designed for both road and track use, this car is named after the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. It is an exceptional vehicle in Ronaldo's collection.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Ferrari F12 TDF<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fourth car in Ronaldo’s garage is the Ferrari F12 TDF. This is a limited edition car, produced in very small numbers worldwide. It is celebrated for its powerful engine and is a favorite among car enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rolls-Royce Cullinan<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fifth car, which makes Cristiano Ronaldos birthday even more special, is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Known for its luxury and comfort, this car offers a rare combination of performance and a lavish driving experience.<o:p></o:p>
Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special car collection is truly exciting and amazing. Apart from these, he owns many more cars, but today, on this special occasion, we have highlighted only five of them. Each of these cars represents a significant financial investment, showcasing Ronaldo’s immense love for cars and the luxurious lifestyle he leads.<o:p></o:p>
Recently, Samay appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he did comedy with Indian legend Amitabh Bachchan. A special influencer episode of the show featured other famous YouTubers and comedians like Bhuvan Bam and Tanmay Bhat.<o:p></o:p>
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Samay’s journey from printing engineering to stand-up comedy has been quite inspiring. His life is full of humor, and he is an incredibly talented comedian. Watching his videos can instantly lift your mood, as his natural humor connects with millions of people in India.

In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. 

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday, Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze You

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday: Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze To You

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The ODI series between India and England, the two powerhouse teams, will commence on February 6 with the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. As the two big guns prepare to take on each other, all eyes will be on the thrilling individual battle that can shape the series. 
This high-stakes encounter promises some intense face-offs between world-class players. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the top order of India and Jos Buttler and Joe Root for England, the series is going to be tough for bowlers and the stakes are high for the contest. Let's take a closer look at the key player battles to watch out for in IND vs ENG 1st ODI:
<h2>Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI</h2>
<h3>1- Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer</h3>
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling with form in recent times, particularly against pace. His vulnerability around the off-stump was exposed during the Test series against Australia, where he repeatedly fell to deliveries in that channel. The trend continued in his only Ranji Trophy appearance, where he failed in both innings against similar deliveries. Additionally, short-pitched bowling is emerging as another concern, making him a prime target for England’s pace spearhead, Jofra Archer.
Archer has already enjoyed success against Rohit in the T20 format, dismissing him three times in just 29 deliveries while conceding only 23 runs. This translates to an impressive strike rate of under 10 balls per wicket against the Indian captain. However, Rohit is known for his ability to adapt quickly to different conditions, and he has proven his resilience time and again. If he can counter Archer’s pace and movement, this battle could be a defining one in the first ODI.
<h3>2- Virat Kohli vs Brydon Carse/Gus Atkinson</h3>
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With only one of Brydon Carse or Gus Atkinson likely to feature in England’s playing XI, whoever gets the nod will have a crucial role to play against Virat Kohli. Both pacers possess the skill set needed to challenge the modern master of white-ball cricket, especially around his well-documented weakness outside the off-stump. During the Test series against Australia, Kohli repeatedly fell to deliveries in the fifth-stump channel, edging behind—a vulnerability that Atkinson and Carse have the accuracy to exploit.
Unlike express pacers like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who rely on raw speed, Atkinson and Carse focus more on control and precision. This makes them an even bigger threat to Kohli early in his innings, as they can keep him guessing with disciplined lines. While there aren’t many head-to-head statistics available for this contest, the impact of this battle could be significant in shaping the match’s outcome.
<h3>3- Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Jos Buttler, one of England’s most recognized cricketers in India, has been in fine form recently. A well-rounded and technically sound batter, he has very few weaknesses that bowlers have successfully exploited. However, if there is one bowler who could trouble him, it is India’s seasoned pacer, Mohammed Shami.
Shami holds a statistical edge over Buttler in ODIs, having dismissed him five times in just 67 deliveries. While Buttler has managed to score 57 runs off those balls, Shami’s ability to generate movement and maintain a probing line makes him a serious threat. With his knack for producing sharp seam movement and late swing, Shami will look to unsettle Buttler early and continue his dominance in this intriguing contest.
4- Joe Root vs Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja
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England’s right-handed batting maestro, Joe Root, has historically struggled against Jasprit Bumrah, particularly in Indian conditions. However, with Bumrah unavailable for this series, India may turn to spin as their primary weapon against him.
Despite being an exceptional player of spin, Root has shown vulnerability against left-arm off-spinners in the past. With no Bumrah to trouble him with pace and movement, India could look to exploit this weakness by deploying their spinners strategically. In the absence of their pace spearhead, setting a spin trap for Root might be India’s best bet to keep him in check.

The IND vs ENG 1st ODI will feature key battles, including Rohit vs Archer, Kohli vs Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs Shami, and Root vs India’s spin trap. These matchups could shape the game’s outcome.

Crucial player battles—Rohit vs. Archer, Kohli vs. Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs. Shami, and Root vs. spin—will define IND vs ENG 1st ODI.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI Ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

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IND vs ENG: After the T20 series concluded, as Mohammed Shami returned to the shortest format for India after a huge span of absence from the format, the World Cup 2023 hero is back playing a crucial hand in the ODI series against England, which will begin on the 6th of February. 
 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammed Shami </a>has had a decent T20 return with 3 wickets across 2 games played and is considered one of the greatest ODI bowlers for India of all time. Especially in the absence of legendary pacer Bumrah, Shami is the most experienced pacer to lead the Indian pace attack. 
 
Ever since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Shami will play his first one-day international match, supposedly at the Vidarbha Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the vital clash, Mohammed Shami will enter the field with 195 wickets to his name in the longest limited-overs format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Glimpse into Mohammed Shami’s Career </h2>
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A peek into Mohammed Shami's stunning career despite injuries (Image Credit: X)
Shami, the Indian fast bowler, began his journey from the T20 Trophy starring for Bengal back in 2010, where he had one of the best debuts ever. Shami played for several franchises in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, and Gujarat Titans, where he picked 127 career wickets in the franchise-level cricket tournament. 
 
Shami has played over three World Cups for India ever since his debut in 2013, as he has been India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the CWC, playing over three editions in 2015, 2019 and 2023. With 450+ career wickets in the Men in Blue’s jersey, Shami, despite participation in several WTC and CWC games, could never be seen on the podium, though he won several individual records, the last being named the Player of the Tournament in the 2023 World Cup. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of Bowlers fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets</h2>
 
Shami, who has appeared in 101 games and is only 5-wickets away from the remarkable 200 wicket mark, is like Australian modern-day legendary fast bowler <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Starc">Mitchell Starc</a>, who also has 200+ wickets and reached the milestone in just 102 matches and the 101 bowling innings. 
 
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Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
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Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
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Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
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Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
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Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 118
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Shane Warne (Australia) – 125
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Makhaya Ntini (South Africa) – 126
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
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Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
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Other bowlers included the above-written, who also achieved the amazing 200 wickets in least time, with Shami threatening the top spot of Mitchell Starc since he will play his 102nd match in the ODI format and will also play his 101 innings in the white-ball match, as he is just 5-wickets away from being named the greatest ever in the game. 
 
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Shami to surpass Agarkar for fastest 200 ODI Wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
The current Indian selection committee head,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Agarkar"> Ajit Agarkar</a>, picked the fastest 200 wickets for India as the veteran pacer achieved the feat in just 133 games and ended his career with 288 wickets in the format. 
 
So far, only 7 Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket mark; Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have picked over 300+ ODI wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ravindra Jadeja have also picked over 200 wickets for the Men in Blue. 
 
<h3>Most Wickets for India in ODIs:</h3>
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Anil Kumble – 334
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Javagal Srinath – 315
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Ajit Agarkar – 288
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Zaheer Khan – 269
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Harbhajan Singh – 265
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Kapil Dev – 253
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Harbhajan Singh – 220
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Venkatesh Prasad – 196
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Zaheer Khan – 195
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Irfan Pathan – 173
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Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami nearing big record in ODIs ahead of the First ODI vs England

Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI format and will be eyeing a world record on his return in the first ODI against England.

IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami eyeing a World record in the 1st ODI against England

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In what promises to be an exciting and thrilling contest, Steve Smith-led Australia and Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lanka are set to lock horns versus each other in the second and the last match of the two-match Test-Series at the Galle International Stadium of Galle from the 6th of February onwards (Wednesday). 
In the opening encounter of the series, the Mighty Aussies secured a comfortable victory by an inning and 242 runs and this win helped them to take an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the two-match series. In such a situation, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka would be looking to make a strong comeback by rectifying their mistakes in the second match. 
Ahead of this exciting contest, some thrilling player battles will be seen taking place between the star players of both teams which can go on to affect the outcome of the match. We will be taking a look at those player battles in this article
While the Kangaroos have already taken the lead in the series, the home side will have the chance to make a strong comeback by taking advantage of the home conditions on offer. It will be interesting to see which team finishes out on top in these player battles and which team succumbs to the pressure. 
<h2>Dinesh Chandimal versus Matthew Kuhnemann</h2>
Australia's left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann failed to create an impact with the ball in the first ball, ending the match with 0 scalps to his name but he can trouble Sri Lankan batters on the spinning track of Galle. 
This will be especially very challenging for experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal. He is a good player of spin, has a good record against them and also he knows the conditions of Galle quite well but the variations of Kuhnemann can trouble him in the second Test-Match.
<h2>Prabhat Jayasuriya versus Usman Khawaja</h2>
Australia's experienced opening batter Usman Khawaja is in great form with the bat and he also possesses' an excellent batting record on Subcontinental surfaces. While the Australian team management would be happy to see him performing, they might be a little worried in the 2nd match as experienced left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya can trouble him a lot. 
The 33-year-old has excellent variations up his sleeve and has knack of performing brilliantly in spin-friendly conditions and home conditions. He also got the better of the Southpaw in the opening encounter, dismissing him when he was batting on the score of 232 runs and Jayasuriya would be looking to get the better of Khawaja again in the final match of the series. 
<h2>Other notable player battles</h2>
Apart from the two above-mentioned player battles, the battle between elite Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon and promising Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis will also be worth watching out for. 
Angelo Mathews will have to rely on his batting technique to tackle the speed and swing of Mitchell Starc and at the same time, Asitha Fernando has the ability to trouble the Australian duo of Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne with his pace and bounce.
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Mitchell Starc had Kamindu Mendis strangled down leg side, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 31, 2025 | Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Australia led by Steve Smith secured an easy victory in the opening match of the series by a margin of an innings and 242 runs and took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. In such a situation, the Sri Lankan team would like to make a strong comeback in the series by correcting its mistakes in the second match. In this match, some interesting player battles will be witnessed between the star players of both teams, which can surely affect the outcome of the match

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns versus each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the two match series and while the Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable 1-0 lead, the home side would not like to lower their morale as they would want to execute a perfect comeback in the series. Some exciting player battles are also going to take place and we will be taking a look at them