ICC WTC Points Table 2023-25: The “Bazball” is back on track with the West Indies series of England. Two matches in the series played so far and both won with utter domination in all aspects for England. This win brings good numbers for the home team in the ICC WTC points table so here we are with the ICC WTC Points Table Updated After ENG vs WI 2nd Test.
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England won the first match by an innings and 114 runs at The Lords. England batted once, scored 371 and that was pretty enough to bowled-out West Indies. The 1st test also marked the retirement of James Anderson and an era of England cricket.
ENG vs WI 2nd Test Match Summary
Now, in the second Test match, England were asked to bat first. Things started smoothly for West Indies as they struck in the first over but then Olie Pope(121) and Ben Duckett(71) stitched a healthy partnership to ensure no further damage early on. Stokes also added valuable 69 runs to the team’s total and England ended up putting 416 runs on the board.
West Indies also got some good knocks from their batter. In fact, it was one of the best ways to counter England’s aggression. Alick Athanaze(82), Kavem Hodge(120). and Joshua da Silva*(82) were excellent and their contribution provided West Indies the lead of 41 runs in the first innings.
The West Indies had a promising start in the bowling, but Duckett and Pope once again came to England’s rescue. Then, Joe Root and Harry Brook took center stage, both smashing spectacular centuries. Their formidable 189-run partnership put England in a commanding position for the final innings. With a massive total of 425 runs in the second innings, England set a daunting target that was nearly impossible to chase in the fourth innings at Nottingham.
England had meticulously crafted strategies for each West Indies batter, and fortune was firmly on the side of the home team. West Indies were at 66 for 1, but within just four overs, they crumbled to 74 for 5. It was the turning point for England, who swiftly wrapped up the match by bowling out the West Indies for just 143, clinching a resounding victory by 241 runs!
Let’s take a look at the ICC WTC Points Table Updated After ENG vs WI 2nd Test:
ICC WTC Points Table After ENG vs WI 2nd Test
England were placed last in the points table after their first win of the series but now they have jumped to the 6th spot. They have won 5 matches out of 12 played. With 31.25 PCT points, England now jumps over South Africa and Bangladesh.
West Indies now have 22.22 PCT points. In 6 test matches, they have just won 1 and lost 4.
India are still on the top with 68.51 PCT points in 9 matches. They are followed by Australia, the World Test Champions, with 62.50 PCT.
WTC Points Table
| TEAMS | M | W | L | T | D | N/R | PT | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 74 | 68.51 |
| AUSTRALIA | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 | 62.50 |
| NEW ZEALAND | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 50.00 |
| SRI LANKA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 50.00 |
| PAKISTAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 36.66 |
| ENGLAND | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 31.25 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 25.00 |
| BANGLADESH | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 25.00 |
| WEST INDIES | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 22.22 |
SOURCE: ICC OFFICIAL