<p>The WTC 2021-2023 cycle is almost coming to an end. Test cricket is the most loved format of the sport. We have seen a few test matches go down the wire of late. These games are the ones that make sports exciting. Post the announcement of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tag/icc-world-test-championship/">World Test Championship</a>, the test matches have got a meaning and the games are truly very interesting. But who are the top performers of the WTC 2021-2023 cycle??</p>



<h2>Most Runs in WTC 2021-2023 Cycle:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name&nbsp;</td><td>Country&nbsp;</td><td>Innings&nbsp;</td><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>Average&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Joe Root&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>40&nbsp;</td><td>1915&nbsp;</td><td>53.7&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam&nbsp;</td><td>Pakistan&nbsp;</td><td>26&nbsp;</td><td>1527&nbsp;</td><td>61.8&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Usma Khawaja&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>27&nbsp;</td><td>1428&nbsp;</td><td>64.9&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Marnus Labuschagne&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>29&nbsp;</td><td>1384&nbsp;</td><td>53.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Jonny Bairstow&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>28&nbsp;</td><td>1285&nbsp;</td><td>51.4&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Joe Root has Mot Runs in the WTC 2021-2023 Cycle:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Joe-Root-min-1024x689.jpg" alt="Joe Root WTC 2021-2023 Cycle" class="wp-image-100380"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Joe Root has without a doubt been the top batter in this cycle. IMG SRC: ECB</figcaption></figure>



<p>Joe Root has scored a mountain of runs in this cycle of the World Test Championship. He was the only English batter scoring runs in the first half of the WTC 2021-2023 cycle. It was evident that the<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/"> England cricket team</a> was struggling but Joe Root was their lone warrior. Root has been an integral part of their success after adopting the Bazzball approach as well. It is because players like Root, bind the team together. His getting sacked from captaincy was a setback but that has worked exceptionally well for him and the team.?</p>



<p>Most Wickets in WTC 2021-2023 Cycle:&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name&nbsp;</td><td>Country&nbsp;</td><td>Wickets&nbsp;</td><td>Average&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Nathan Lyon&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>69&nbsp;</td><td>28.82&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>James Anderson&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>58&nbsp;</td><td>20.3&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Kagiso Rabada&nbsp;</td><td>South Africa&nbsp;</td><td>55&nbsp;</td><td>23.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Ollie Robinson&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>53&nbsp;</td><td>20.7&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Pat Cummins&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>53&nbsp;</td><td>21.22&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Nathan Lyon has the Most Wickets:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lyon-kohli.jpg" alt="WTC 2021-2023 cycle Nathan Lyon" class="wp-image-102001"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nathan Lyon has taken Australia to the top of the WTC table. IMG SRC: CA</figcaption></figure>



<p>Lyon has managed to get himself to the top of the charts this time around. He was a class apart from all the other bowlers. Playing in Australian conditions where the ball is generally meant to be given to the pacers, Lyon managed to be the trump card of the Australians. He was the reason behind the success of Australia in this WTC 2021-2023 cycle. His performance against India in Indore was elite. It was one for the ages. Lyon has been a tireless workhorse for the Australian team and has been a part of all the Ashes series since 2013.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Highest Individual Scores:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Marnus-Labuschagne-1024x559.jpg" alt="WTC 2021-2023 Cycle. " class="wp-image-22795"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IMG SRC: CA Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player&nbsp;</td><td>Score&nbsp;</td><td>For&nbsp;</td><td>Against&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Tom Latham&nbsp;</td><td>252&nbsp;</td><td>New Zealand&nbsp;</td><td>Bangladesh&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Dinesh Chandimal&nbsp;</td><td>206*&nbsp;</td><td>Sri Lanka&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Marnus Labuschagne&nbsp;</td><td>204&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>West Indies&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Steve Smith &nbsp;</td><td>200*&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>West Indies&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>David Warner&nbsp;</td><td>200&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>South Africa&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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WTC 2021-2023: Top Performers of the World Test Championship. Most Runs, Most Wickets. Best Scores. All You Need to Know.&nbsp;

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<p><strong>Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's captain in ICC WTC 2023-25: </strong>History has repeated itself once again as team India succumbed against Australia in the grand stage to win the ICC WTC title. Australia defeated India in the ICC WTC Final at the Oval in London by 209 runs to become the first team in the world to complete their ICC trophy cabinet.</p>



<p>While there may be numerous reasons why India has not won any major games like ICC Finals for a decade, captaincy has always been one of the things that has come up as a key issue. Some say India adopts a defensive approach in the important games despite playing a fearless brand of cricket throughout the cycle and some believe there is some error in the captaincy and management.</p>



<p>It can be noted that with India losing to Australia in the ICC WTC Final 2023, skipper Rohit Sharma's record of performing well in important games has come to an end. His record of not losing a single final has been shattered by the mighty Aussies, who never fail to perform in crucial games.</p>



<p>Following the loss the fingers are certain to be raised at the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma as well. Also, it doesn't matter how decorated your hat is in franchise cricket, it counts nothing if your side has failed to win ICC championships over and over again.</p>



<p>Moreover, Rohit Sharma is also at the fag end of his career. His age, 36, doesn't do any good to him and the BCCI will look to groom a new captain, although, not immediately, but the discussions will be there amongst the office bearers. </p>



<p>This article will lead you through Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's captain in ICC WTC 2023-25.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's captain in ICC WTC 2023-25</strong></h2>



<p>The captaincy has become one hell of an issue for the Indian management. While in limited-overs cricket, it seems sorted, the red ball is still under dark clouds. Let's take a look at possible players who can replace Rohit Sharm as India's captain in the next ICC WTC cycle.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Virat Kohli</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Virat-Kohli-in-WTC_11zon-1024x602.jpg" alt="Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's captain in ICC WTC 2023-25" class="wp-image-114771" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WTC Final 2023: Virat Kohli | Image Credit: Twitter (BCCI)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Former team India skipper Virat Kohli had a bitter fall-out with the then BCCI brass, owing to which he decided to relinquish his test role following India's test series loss in South Africa in early 2022. </p>



<p>Although Virat also hasn't been successful in leading India to the coveted ICC glories, under his leadership team India touched new heights in test cricket and even remained one of the most successful teams.</p>



<p>However, it remains to be seen if Virat Kohli accepts the captaincy proposal if the BCCI offers him a second chance. It must be noted that Kohli led his IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2023 in a few matches as the stand-in captain.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ajinkya Rahane</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg" alt="Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's captain in ICC WTC 2023-25" class="wp-image-101840" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Associated Press</figcaption></figure>



<p>Mumbai-born Ajinkya Rahane was the only batter who looked to go big against Australia in the recently concluded ICC WTC Final 2023. He scored 89 and 46 in the two innings of the test. He certainly owned his comeback game after 18 months and will continue to be a part of Team India in the future.</p>



<p>Under Virat Kohli's leadership, Ajinkya Rahane was awarded the vice-captain's role, however, he was stripped of the responsibility following a string of poor performances in the last year or so. He proved his captaincy with a famous win of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in 2021 with a severely depleted Indian side.</p>



<p>For a short-term solution, Rahane can be a good captaincy option for India's test side. </p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jasprit Bumrah</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Jasprit-Bumrah-Rohit-Sharma.jpg" alt="Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's captain in ICC WTC 2023-25" class="wp-image-91356" width="1000" height="643" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jasprit Bumrah - Left, Rohit Sharma - Right | Image Source: Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<p>Although Jasprit Bumrah didn't take part in the ICC WTC Final 2023 against Australia, he still is a very big part of the Indian setup. In fact, he is currently irreplaceable in the team and many experts reckon the presence of Bumrah in the Indian side could have made a big difference in the WTC Final 2023 in London.</p>



<p>Bumrah, currently, is recovering from his back injury. He underwent surgery to fix his issue a couple of months ago and is undergoing rehabilitation. The pacer will soon make his comeback and will be in action for India.</p>



<p>He was made captain of the Indian side for the one-off rescheduled test match between India and England in 2022 when Rohit Sharma was infected with covid. Although India lost that game against England, it gave India a new contender to become the test captain. </p>



<p>Many reckon Bumrah has all the ingredients to become India's next test captain. </p>



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<p><strong>For more details head to BCCI's official <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/">website.</a></strong></p>

Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's captain in ICC WTC 2023-25

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<p>ICC WTC: After the two staggering editions of the<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/video/3534907" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icc-cricket.com/video/3534907"> ICC World Test Championship</a> (WTC), it?s time to move ahead to the third essay of the championship. The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced the fixtures of the ICC WTC (2023-25). The third edition will begin will with a much anticipated Ashes 2023 between England and Australia on 16th June. Each team will have three away and three home series and the final is slated to take in June 2025 at the home of cricket ?Lord?s Cricket Ground??</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICC WTC 2023-25: Dinesh Karthik names 3 players who deserve a long rope in Tests in the coming WTC cycle</strong></h2>



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<p>A lot of players donned Indian whites in the last two editions of the ICC World Test Championship. There were quite a few staggering performances for India throughout the two cycles but it was an utter disappointment in the two finals.?</p>



<p>Another loss in the ICC tournament has raised some eyebrows and has seen many calling for some harsh steps to be taken. It?s fair to say that the upcoming edition of the ICC World Test Championship will see some new faces in the Indian team as the pacer of some senior players are under serious scanner.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There have been quite a few young players in the domestic circuit that have set the stage on fire and might be in contention for the spot in the team. The likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar and many others have been hogging the headlines for their performances and it?s fair to say that they might be there in the team soon.?</p>



<p><strong>Read Also:?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-wtc-final-ishan-kishan-or-ks-bharat-ravi-shastri-and-dinesh-karthik-pick-keeper-for-india-in-wtc-final/">ICC WTC Final: Ishan Kishan or KS Bharat? Ravi Shastri and Dinesh Karthik pick keeper for India in WTC Final</a></strong></p>



<p>Dinesh Karthik however, feels the same. He said that Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mukesh Kumar should be given longer rope in the Tests in the upcoming ICC WTC edition. Speaking to Cricbuzz, he backed three youngsters to take charge.?</p>



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<p>There have been quite a few reports that suggest that Jaiswal and Mukesh will be drafted into the team for the upcoming series against West Indies. Whereas as far as Sarfaraz is concerned, he?s the best domestic batter in India currently and might even play in the West Indies series.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICC WTC 2023-25: India?s fixtures for ICC WTC 2023-25?</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rohit-Sharma-wtc-final.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Final: Forget WTC, if you prioritise IPL, says fuming Ravi Shastri post India's top-order failure" class="wp-image-114788" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: ICC/Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



<p>Here are fixtures of Indian Team for the ICC WTC 2023-25</p>



<p>West Indies, 2 Test, July 2023 (Away)</p>



<p>South Africa, 2 Test, Dec 2023 (Away)</p>



<p>England, 5 Test, Jan 2024 (Home)</p>



<p>Bangladesh, 2 Test, Sept 2024 (Home)</p>



<p>New Zealand, 3 Test, Oct 2024 (Home)</p>



<p>Australia, 5 Test, Dec 2024 (Away)</p>

ICC WTC 2023-25: Dinesh Karthik names 3 players who deserve a long rope in Tests in the coming WTC cycle

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<p><strong>ICC WTC Points Table Updated Before AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: </strong>The WTC 2023-25 points table looked completely different a couple of matches ago than what it is today. The table toppers a couple of weeks ago are now in the sixth or seventh spot. On January 3 will kick start two important test matches for two South Asian Teams playing on two different continents. Here we are with the ICC WTC Points Table Updated Before the AUS vs PAK 3rd Test and SA vs IND 2nd Test.</p>



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<p>India were on a tour of South Africa where they won a historic ODI series by a 2-1 scoreline and then they were scheduled to play a two-match Test series. India lost the first test played from December 26 in just three days by an innings and 32 runs. As they lost the first Test, now they cannot win the series in South Africa but the least they can do is to draw the series. </p>



<p>The eyes will be all directed towards the playing 11 in the second test as Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan are available and fit to be included in the squad. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/India-3.jpg" alt="IND vs SA 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | India vs South Africa 2nd Test Dream11 Team" class="wp-image-124776" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">India vs South Africa | Pic: X (BCCI Official) </figcaption></figure>



<p>While Pakistan, on the other hand, still waiting for their first test win in Australia. They had a chance on 29 December to make it happen but it wasn't meant to happen. Pakistan have lost the Test series already after lossing first two tests but they have a chance to put an end to the Australia jinx in test format.</p>



<p>Australia is having an incredible Test series, as they have made significant strides in the two matches against Pakistan. With 42 points and 50% PCT after the second test victory, Australia is now ranked third in the ICC WTC Points table 2023?25. They've played seven games and won four of them.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/AUS-vs-PAK-Australia-Announces-Squad.jpg" alt="AUS vs PAK, Australia Announces Squad, David Warner set for Farewell | Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test 2024" class="wp-image-124713" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AUS vs PAK</figcaption></figure>



<p>With 45.83% PCT, Pakistan, who were ranked second in the points table, is currently in fifth place. They have played four games in the current cycle thus far, winning two and losing two.</p>



<p>During the first test match against South Africa, India truly missed the middle-order contributions of Pujara and Rahane. After suffering their first defeat in a test match in the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, India, who were ranked first previously, are now sixth. They had three matches with a winning PCT of 38.89%. India has 14 points after one victory, one defeat, and one tie.</p>



<p>With a 100% winning record, South Africa, who was last on the list without having played a game, are currently at the top of the table. For passing the test and having 100% PCT, they received 12 points.</p>



<p>Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points Table after AUS vs PAK 3rd Test and SA vs IND 2nd Test:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table-before-aus-vs-pak-3rd-test"><strong>ICC WTC Points Table Before AUS vs PAK 3rd Test</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>POS</strong></td><td><strong>TEAM</strong></td><td><strong>PCT (%)</strong></td><td><strong>PTS</strong></td><td><strong>W</strong></td><td><strong>L</strong></td><td><strong>D</strong></td><td><strong>PEN</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td><strong>South Africa</strong></td><td>100</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>50.00</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td><strong>Australia</strong></td><td><strong>50.00</strong></td><td><strong>42</strong></td><td><strong>4</strong></td><td><strong>2</strong></td><td><strong>1</strong></td><td><strong>-10</strong></td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>50.00</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td><strong>Pakistan</strong></td><td><strong>45.83</strong></td><td><strong>22</strong></td><td><strong>2</strong></td><td><strong>2</strong></td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td><strong>-2</strong></td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td><strong>India</strong></td><td>38.89</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/">West Indies</a></td><td>16.67</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/">England</a></td><td>15.00</td><td>9</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>-19</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0.00</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>WTC Points Table</em></figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/aus-vs-pak-2nd-test-australia-denied-pakistans-efforts-mighty-australia-defeated-pakistan-by-79-runs-full-aus-vs-pak-scorecard/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">?AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: Australia Denied Pakistan?s Efforts! Mighty Australia Defeated Pakistan By 79 Runs | Full AUS vs PAK Scorecard</a></strong></p>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated Before AUS vs PAK 3rd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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<p><strong>ICC?<a href="https://www.worldtestchampionship.com/standings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WTC Points Table</a>?Updated after AUS vs PAK 3rd Test:</strong>?A lot of turmoil at the top in the last two days in the ICC World Test Championship Points Table as two major test series came to an end in the period of the past two days. India-South Africa settled on a 1-1 draw while Australia clean-swept Pakistan. Here we are, with the latest updated ICC WTC Points Table After AUS vs PAK 3rd Test.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/Australia-vs-Pakistan-1.jpg" alt="Australia vs Pakistan: Pat Cummins picks up his third consecutive five-wicket haul in the third test against Pakistan" class="wp-image-124832" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Australia vs Pakistan | Pic:: X ( Australia Cricket)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Pakistan were reduced to 47/4 after winning the toss and electing to bat, courtesy of the trio of Starc, Hazlewood, and Cummins. Pakistan were somewhat restored by a counterattacking 88 from Rizwan and a fifty from Salman. However, Cummins cut through the lower order, and Jamal's outstanding performance was crucial. To lead his team beyond 300, he struck a scorching 82 off 97 balls and had an 84-run partnership with a number 11 Hamza.</p>



<p>Australia responded by getting off to a calm start. Even after Ayub dropped him early on, Warner failed to make a mark. The hosts were positioned comfortably at 289/5 with handy contributions from Khawaja, Smith, and Labuschagne, as well as fifties from Marsh and Labuschagne. However, they were trailing by 14 runs after collapsing and losing 5 wickets for 10 runs. Once again, Jamal grabbed a 6-fer to cause mayhem.</p>



<p>Pakistan were wobbling at 1 for 2 down, but a 56-run stand between Ayub and Babar provided them some solidity. However, there was a twist once again. For seven runs, they lost five wickets. Hazlewood produced a triple wicket-maiden to smash through the middle order. Rizwan and Salman put up a 42-run stand before Lyon dismissed the former. As a result, Pakistan was bowled out for 115 runs. Australia had a mere 130 to go after.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/David-Warner-1.jpg" alt="AUS vs PAK Day 3 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney| Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test" class="wp-image-124917" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Salman Celebrates Warner's wicket. (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Despite Khawaja being caught off guard, Warner and Labuschagne made sure to shut out the opposition. Both reached their respective half-century. Although Pakistan managed to remove Warner from the game during his final innings, it was too late to offer and Australia was able to win with eight wickets remaining.</p>



<p>Australia secured vital ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023?25 points on Saturday, January 6, defeating Pakistan by eight wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the third Test. With the victory on the fourth day of the Test match, Australia finished with a 3-0 clean sweep, while Pakistan lost their 17th straight Test match in Australia.</p>



<p>With this win, Australia have now collected 54 points in 8 matches with 5 wins and 2 losses. They are at the top with 56.25% PCT points. Following them is India who have 54.16% PCT points in 4 matches with two wins and 1 loss. </p>



<p>Pakistan, who were number one in the WTC Points table before the Australia tour, are now sixth with 36.66% PCT Points. They have lost all three matches against Australia and won two against Sri Lanka.</p>



<p>Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points Table after AUS vs PAK 3rd Test:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table-after-aus-vs-pak-3rd-test"><strong>ICC WTC Points Table after AUS vs PAK 3rd Test</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>TEAMS</th><th>Matches</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>T</th><th>D</th><th>PT</th><th>PCT%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>AUSTRALIA</strong></td><td>8</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>54</td><td><strong>56.25</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>INDIA</strong></td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>26</td><td><strong>54.16</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>SOUTH AFRICA</strong></td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td><strong>50.00</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NEW ZEALAND</strong></td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td><strong>50.00</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>BANGLADESH</strong></td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td><strong>50.00</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>PAKISTAN</strong></td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td><strong>36.66</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>WEST INDIES</strong></td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td><strong>16.67</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ENGLAND</strong></td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td><strong>15.00</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>SRI LANKA</strong></td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td><strong>0.00</strong></td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>WTC Points Table</em></figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs PAK 3rd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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<p>Temba Bavuma-led South Africa completed a successful 2-0 series whitewash versus Sri Lanka at home and this series victory has given them a major boost in their hopes of qualifying for the final of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. </p>
<p>The recent win of the Proteas over the Sri Lankans has seen them displace defending-champions Australia from the 1st position of the overall standings as the Temba Bavuma-led team now have a PCT of 63.33 next to their name following their sixth Test victory our of 10 contests. The Kangaroos on the other hand have dropped down to the 2nd place with a PCT of 60.71.</p>
<p>Two-time runners-up of WTC, the Indian Cricket Team are at the third spot with a PCT of 57.29 following their recent defeat in the Adelaide Test-Match versus the Mighty Australians three days ago. </p>
<p>Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka's series defeat versus the Proteas has made things difficult for them in terms of securing a spot in the WTC Final but they are still alive in the race to qualify for the title-deciding clash slated to be played at the Lord's Cricket Stadium from the 11th of June of 2025. The Sri Lankans are still positioned at the fourth place and their PCT has reduced to 45.45.</p>
<table style="width: 642px; height: 200px;">
<thead>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 42.2292px; text-align: center; height: 20px;" title="Position">Pos</td>
<td style="width: 132.656px; text-align: center; height: 20px;" title="Team">Team</td>
<td style="width: 91.5208px; text-align: center; height: 20px;" title="Matches Played">Matches</td>
<td style="width: 51.0521px; text-align: center; height: 20px;" title="Matches Won">Won</td>
<td style="width: 46.5417px; text-align: center; height: 20px;" title="Matches Lost">Lost</td>
<td style="width: 71.2917px; text-align: center; height: 20px;" title="Matches Drawn">Drawn</td>
<td style="width: 37.1979px; text-align: center; height: 20px;" title="Matches Abandonded">NR</td>
<td style="width: 67.4271px; text-align: center; height: 20px;" title="Total Points">Points</td>
<td style="width: 77.4167px; text-align: center; height: 20px;" title="Percentage of Points">PCT</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 42.2292px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 132.656px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 91.5208px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 51.0521px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 46.5417px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 71.2917px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 37.1979px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 67.4271px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">76</td>
<td style="width: 77.4167px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">63.330</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 42.2292px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 132.656px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 91.5208px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">14</td>
<td style="width: 51.0521px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 46.5417px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 71.2917px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 37.1979px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 67.4271px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">102</td>
<td style="width: 77.4167px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">60.710</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 42.2292px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 132.656px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 91.5208px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">16</td>
<td style="width: 51.0521px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 46.5417px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 71.2917px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 37.1979px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 67.4271px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">110</td>
<td style="width: 77.4167px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">57.290</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 42.2292px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 132.656px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 91.5208px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 51.0521px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 46.5417px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 71.2917px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 37.1979px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 67.4271px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">60</td>
<td style="width: 77.4167px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">45.450</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 42.2292px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 132.656px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 91.5208px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">21</td>
<td style="width: 51.0521px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 46.5417px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 71.2917px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 37.1979px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 67.4271px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 77.4167px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">45.240</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 42.2292px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 132.656px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 91.5208px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">13</td>
<td style="width: 51.0521px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 46.5417px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 71.2917px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 37.1979px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 67.4271px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">69</td>
<td style="width: 77.4167px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">44.230</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 42.2292px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 132.656px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 91.5208px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 51.0521px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 46.5417px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 71.2917px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 37.1979px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 67.4271px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">40</td>
<td style="width: 77.4167px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">33.330</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 42.2292px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 132.656px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 91.5208px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 51.0521px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 46.5417px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 71.2917px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 37.1979px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 67.4271px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">45</td>
<td style="width: 77.4167px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">31.250</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 42.2292px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 132.656px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 91.5208px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 51.0521px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 46.5417px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 71.2917px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 37.1979px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 67.4271px; text-align: center; height: 20px;">32</td>
<td style="width: 77.4167px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">24.240</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> The 5th day of the 2nd Test-Match between Sri Lanka and the South Africans started off with the visitors having the advantage. Dhananjaya de Silva &amp; CO needed a total of 143 runs to save the series while the home team needed five-wickets to seal the whitewash. However, set batters Dhananjaya de Silva (50 runs) and wicketkeeper batter Kusal Mendis (46 runs) put their team in an advantageous situation and pushed the Proteas on the backfoot. </p>
<p>However, South Africa's elite slow-left-arm-orthodox spinner Keshav Maharaj had some other plans and he single handedly executed the comeback for his team as his fifer helped the hosts to inflict an all out on the Sri Lankans for a score of 238 runs and they secured a victory in the 2nd contest by a margin of 109 runs. </p>
<p>The Proteas had also secured a comfortable victory in the opening contest of the series by a margin of 233 runs which also witnessed the Sri Lankans getting bundled out for an embarrassing score of 42 runs in their 1st inning. </p>
<p>Temba Bavuma and his men will now be taking part in a two-match Home Test-Series versus Pakistan and they will be looking to seal yet another comfortable series win. That series will kick off from the 26th of December in the city of Centurion The Sri Lankans on the other hand will host the Mighty Australians in January of next year for a home two-match Test-Series.</p>
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South African team celebrating their win vs Sri Lanka | Image: Getty Images

South Africa displaces Australia at the top of the WTC Standings following their win vs Sri Lanka | Updated WTC Points Table

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<p>The Test series between India and Australia result has significantly impacted the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings and the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Standings. The South Africa National Cricket team secured a spot in the WTC final after their victory in the first Test match against Pakistan, while Australia holds the second spot with 118 points.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>ICC Men's Test Team Rankings Table</h3>
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<p>Australia maintains its top spot in the ICC Test Rankings with a rating of 124, while India remains in the second position with a rating of 111. However, in the WTC points table, India slips down to 3rd place.</p>
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</div>
</div>
</div>
<table border="1" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 42.8249%; height: 280px; border-width: 1px; border-spacing: 0px;"><caption>ICC Team Rinking [TEST]</caption>
<thead>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<th style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Matches</th>
<th style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points</th>
<th style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Rating</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">30</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3715</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">124</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">33</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3654</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">111</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">27</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2947</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">109</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">50</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5303</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">106</td>
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<tr style="height: 40px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">37</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3536</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">96</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">28</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2436</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">87</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">24</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2060</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">86</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">29</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2184</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">75</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">29</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1884</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">65</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Ireland</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">131</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">26</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Zimbabwe</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Afghanistan</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
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</tbody>
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<h3>ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Standings Table</h3>
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<tr>
<th style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Matches Played</th>
<th style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Won</th>
<th style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Lost</th>
<th style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Draw</th>
<th style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points Deduction</th>
<th style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points</th>
<th style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points Percentage (PCT)</th>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">88</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">66.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">16</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">118</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">61.46</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">18</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">52.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">14</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">81</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">48.21</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">60</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">45.45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">22</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">22</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">43.18</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">45</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">31.25</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">40</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">30.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">32</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">24.24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p></p>
<p><strong>Points System in WTC</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Win:</strong> 12 points</li>
<li><strong>Tie:</strong> 6 points</li>
<li><strong>Draw:</strong> 4 points</li>
<li><strong>Penalty:</strong> Points deducted for slow over rates</li>
</ul>
<p>Check ICC Latest ranking on the ICC officla website <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship/standings" title="WTC Standing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.icc-cricket.com</a></p>
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Latest ICC Men's Test Team Rankings and ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Find out which teams are leading the charts, their matches played, points, and ratings as they compete for a place in the WTC Final at Lord’s in 2025.

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The coveted Women's domestic tournament in India- THE WPL 2025 is on the horizon. Download the Women's Premier League 2025 schedule PDF. Download PDF with group-stage matches, Eliminators, and the grand final. Get all the details for the WPL 2025 tournament in one PDF!

WPL 2025 features five teams competing across four cities, with a thrilling format leading to the final on March 15.

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<p><span>South Africa batter Dewald Brevis stole the limelight with his fielding during the ongoing game of the SA20 2025 between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The match between the teams is taking place at the Newlands in Cape Town.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Mumbai Indians Cape Town Dewald Brevis came up with the stunning effort in the field and picked the best catches in the history of the tournament. His effort came during the 4th over of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape when he plucked a stunner to remove Tom Abell and put his team at the top.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Corbin Bosch bowled a delivery that was was short and was angled in. Abell looked to pull it and got a massive top-edge on the pull. Dewald Brevis, who was at deep square, seemed to have lost it in the sun and with the kind of impression he gave, it looked ball would land safely.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>The ball was going beyond him, but Dewald Brevis stretched his right hand over him and grabbed it out of thin air. He came up with the superman type effort and flew to take a blinder and send the batter packing:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>You can seen the video at the end of the article:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Dewald Brevis notably has made a habit of picking stunners in the league. He picked a sensational catch in the last match against JSK and now came up witn another effort. He complimented his bowlers, who came up with the magical effort with the ball and made mockery of opposition.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Corbin Bosch was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai Indians Cape Town. The all-rounder picked four wickets with the ball while Kagiso Rabada picked two scalps. Based on their collective effort with the ball, they bundled out Sunrisers Eastern Cape for just 107 runs.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Mumbai Indians Cape Town would be confident of chasing the target and gain important points in the league. Dewald Brevis would be eager to get some runs under his belt and help his team win the game and put one step in the playoffs of the SA20 2025.</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-men-s-odi-team-of-the-year-icc-odi-team-of-the-year-2024-announced/#google_vignette">ICC MEN'S ODI TEAM OF THE YEAR | ICC ODI Team of The Year 2024 Announced</a></p>
<h2><span>Watch: Dewald Brevis takes a stunner to remove Tom Abell </span></h2>

Mumbai Indians Cape Town Dewald Brevis came up with the stunning effort in the field and picked the best catches in the history of the tournament.

South Africa batter Dewald Brevis stole the limelight with his fielding during the ongoing game of the SA20 2025 between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025

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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction:</strong> The ICC Champions Trophy matches are about to start soon, and the tickets for these matches are now out. In today's article, we will share predictions for the matches to be played in Pakistan and the UAE. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will tell you which team has a higher chance of winning this tournament. After 8 years, the Champions Trophy is making a comeback, with eight teams hosting it. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will provide all the details in today's article. So, let's begin and learn about the Champions Trophy 2025 predictions and all related information.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><b>Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Team<o:p></o:p></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">However, a total of eight teams have qualified for this cricket league, the ICC Champions Trophy and all the matches will be played between them. The opening match of this league is between Pakistan and New Zealand.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As we know that Pakistani pacers have always dominated and in this situation, New Zealand's unique combination of batting and bowling, along with excellent all-rounders, will also cause difficulties for this battle.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In such a situation, after getting information about the pitch condition and playing eleven, we will predict the specific team.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This thrilling competition will last for 19 days and includes teams like Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa, with Group B consisting of these teams.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The top two teams from both groups will advance to the knockout stage, which will feature two semi-finals and a final. The final is scheduled to be held on March 9.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span class="H1"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>Pakistan’s Raza’s Prediction For ICC Champions Trophy 2025</strong><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cricket expert Raza from Pakistan confidently stated that Pakistan and India have the highest chances of winning this tournament. Both teams have the quality and talent to dominate this format. Zimbabwe's star all-rounder predicted Australia and New Zealand as potential winners of the tournament. Similarly, different experts have shared their opinions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span class="H1"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>Sunil Gawaskar’s Prediction</strong><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">According to Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar, Pakistan has great potential and abilities to win this tournament, as they will be playing on their home ground. However, playing at home does not guarantee a 100% win. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gavaskar pointed out that India lost the ODI World Cup 2023 at home despite winning the first 10 matches due to a lack of clinical performance in the final. He believes Pakistan will perform better in the upcoming tournament. He shared this opinion in an interview with Star Sports.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Also Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-men-s-odi-team-of-the-year-icc-odi-team-of-the-year-2024-announced/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> ICC MEN'S ODI TEAM OF THE YEAR | ICC ODI Team of The Year 2024 Announced</a></p>

Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: The ICC Champions Trophy matches are about to start soon, and the tickets for these matches are now out. In today's article, we will share predictions for the matches to be played in Pakistan and the UAE.

Champions Trophy 2025, Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction

Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: Who Will Win This Tournament

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<p>Rajasthan Royals, one of the most iconic franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has unveiled its new jersey for the upcoming season. Rajasthan Royal new jersey show the rajasthan's rich heritage and the spirit of in diversity.</p>
<p>This new jersey was Designed by the of the college students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Jodhpur, this year’s rajasthan royal want that jersey was designed in home ground by the young talent and celebrating the cultural legacy of Rajasthan.</p>
<p>The design of the jersey draws inspiration from the intricate motifs found inside the Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) at Chittorgarh which show the history of rajasthan.</p>
<p>This historic tower, a testament to the valor and unity of the Rajput forces led by King Rana Kumbha, symbolizes the spirit of “Unity in Diversity” – a value deeply resonant with the ethos of Rajasthan Royals.</p>
<p>The jersey’s design reflects this legacy, blending traditional elements with a contemporary aesthetic to create a striking representation of pride and heritage.</p>
<p>Jake Lush McCrum, CEO of Rajasthan Royals, said: “We’re deeply invested in developing talent, whether on or off the field. It gives us such pleasure in this instance to be able to use our platform to show off the skills of these gifted designers in Rajasthan. The creative minds at NIFT Jodhpur have come up with a fantastic design that is etched deep in the history of Rajasthan while giving it a contemporary touch.”</p>
<p>The Director of NIFT Jodhpur, Prof. G. Hari Shankar Prasad, expressed their excitement on being involved with the project “It has been an honor to work on a project that represents Rajasthan’s heritage and to see our work come to life on such a grand platform. We wish our students' get as grand a stage as possible, and this initiative by the Royals has provided just that. This will encourage all our present and hopefully budding design students a lot.”</p>
<p>Fan's of Rajasthan Royals will buy jersey from online store it is available for pre order in there official website - <a href="https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/shop">https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/shop</a>. </p>
<p><span>This new jersey of Rajasthan Royals show the world its strong leadership and deep-rooted cultural connection, that showcase the unique entity of Rajasthan Royals in IPL season 2025.</span></p>

Rajasthan Royals Unveil The Matchday Jersey For The Upcoming IPL Season 2025 | New Jersey Of Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals unveil the Matchday Jersey for the Upcoming IPL Season.
Designed by students of NIFT Jodhpur, the jersey celebrates Rajasthan’s rich heritage and the spirit of unity in diversity.

Rajasthan Royals released its new jersey design for ipl 2025.

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<p>Test cricket is the pinanncale of this sport and it is certainly the hardest format of the game. It takes a lot to perform and deliver consistently for a long time. Every run in Test cricket is very important, and not many players can play consistently. This article is also related to a similar stat where we will talk about some batters who had a tremendous test career.</p>
<p>In this article we will talk about players with 10,000 runs. Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in Test cricket. But do you know who is the fastest batter to reach 10,000 test runs in history? Below, we will talk about the top five batters on this elite list.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">List of Top Five fastest batters to reach 10,000 runs in Test Cricket</h2>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper"><strong><span class="ds-cursor-pointer" aria-expanded="false">Player</span></strong></div>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper"><strong><span class="ds-cursor-pointer" aria-expanded="false">Nation</span></strong></div>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper"><strong><span class="ds-cursor-pointer" aria-expanded="false">Mat</span></strong></div>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper" style="text-align: center;"><span class="ds-cursor-pointer" aria-expanded="false"><strong>Inns</strong></span></div>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">Brian Lara</td>
<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper"><span class="ds-cursor-pointer" aria-expanded="false"><span class="ds-text-tight-s ds-font-regular ds-text-typo-primary hover:ds-text-typo-primary-hover ds-block">West Indies</span></span></div>
</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;"><span class="">111</span></td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;"><span class=""><strong>195</strong></span></td>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Sachin Tendulkar</div>
</td>
<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper"><span class="ds-cursor-pointer" aria-expanded="false"><span class="ds-text-tight-s ds-font-regular ds-text-typo-primary hover:ds-text-typo-primary-hover ds-block">India</span></span></div>
</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;"><span class="">122</span></td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;"><span class=""><strong>195</strong></span></td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">Kumar Sangakkara</td>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper"><span class="ds-cursor-pointer" aria-expanded="false"><span class="ds-text-tight-s ds-font-regular ds-text-typo-primary hover:ds-text-typo-primary-hover ds-block">Sri Lanka</span></span></div>
</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;"><span class="">115</span></td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;"><span class=""><strong>195</strong></span></td>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Ricky Ponting</div>
</td>
<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper"><span class="ds-cursor-pointer" aria-expanded="false"><span class="ds-text-tight-s ds-font-regular ds-text-typo-primary hover:ds-text-typo-primary-hover ds-block">Australia</span></span></div>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;"><span class="">118</span></td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;"><span class=""><strong>196</strong></span></td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">
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</td>
<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper"><span class="ds-cursor-pointer" aria-expanded="false"><span class="ds-text-tight-s ds-font-regular ds-text-typo-primary hover:ds-text-typo-primary-hover ds-block">Australia</span></span></div>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="">115</span></td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class=""><strong>205</strong></span></td>
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<p><strong>5. Steve Smith (AUS)</strong></p>
<p>Steve Smith is one of the best test batters that the game has seen in the last decade or so. He started his career as a leg-spinner and batted at no. 8 in his first game. But here, he is among the greatest of all time. Smith recently reached the 10,000-run mark in the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle in his 205th innings. He has scored 10,038* runs in 205 innings at an average of almost 56 with 34 centuries and 42 half-centuries.</p>
<p><strong>4. Ricky Ponting (AUS)</strong></p>
<p>Former Australian captain was the best captain that the game has seen. He retired with four ICC trophies. Ponting also retired with the second-most runs in test cricket, and he is the fourth-fastest overall, having done it in 196 innings. Ponting played 168 tests between 1995 and 2012 and scored 13,378 runs at an average of 51.85. He scored 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries with a best of 257.</p>
<p><strong>3. Kumar Sangakkara (SL)</strong></p>
<p>Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara was an underrated batter, but his numbers are certainly mind-boggling. He retired with the most runs and centuries for Sri Lanka in international cricket. The Southpaw also holds the record for the second-most test double hundreds (11) after Sir Don Bradman (12). Sangakkara reached 10,000 test runs in his 195th innings. He played 134 tests and scored 12,400 runs at an average of 57.40 and the best of 319. The Southpaw scored 38 centuries and 52 half-centuries in total.</p>
<p><strong>2. Sachin Tendulkar (IND)</strong></p>
<p>The legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar is the second-fastest batter overall. Sachin retired with the most runs, centuries, half-centuries, and matches in test cricket history. That tells something about his longevity. Sachin played 200 tests and scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78 and a best of 248 not out. He scored 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries and reached 10,000 runs in his 195th test innings.</p>
<p><strong>1. Brian Lara (WI)</strong></p>
<p>Brian Lara was one of the best batters that West Indies produced in this game. The left-hander holds the record for the highest test individual score and is the only batter to cross the 370-run mark twice in an innings. Lara reached 10,000 test runs in the 195th innings. Overall, he scored 11953 runs in 131 tests at an average of 52.88, with 34 centuries and 48 half-centuries.</p>
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