ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs PAK 1st Test: Pakistan's test match losing streak continues in Australia, as the hosts inflict the Men in Green a crushing 360-run loss in the AUS vs PAK 1st Test at Perth Stadium. A fine all-round show from Australia pushed them 1-0 up in the 3-match Test series. As a side product, India are back at the top of the ICC WTC Points Table and here we are with the latest updated ICC WTC Points Table after AUS vs PAK 1st Test.



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Special match for Nathon Lyon as he has achieved the amazing feat of taking 500 test wickets. First match for Mitch Marsh at the venue and his match-winning performance earned him the 'Player of the Match' award. Not only he was brutal with the bat, but also got rid of Babar Azam when asked to bowl. 



It has been a while since Australia played a test match at Perth but they were quicker to adjust and adapt. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Australia kept on making runs with the least of the problems by Pakistani Bowlers. Runs were flying on day 1 and Australia posted a huge total of 487 in the first innings. Aamer Jamal went for 111 runs in his 20 overs but the debutant got a debut 6-wicket-haul.



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Pakistan also managed to bat over 100 overs but were only able to score 271 runs in their first innings. Skipper Shan Masood was the only player in the Pakistan squad, who looked a bit positive and eager to score runs. 



Australia took a commanding lead of 216 runs, which was inevitable given the state of the wicket. Australia put up another impressive display at the batting, further undermining Pakistan. Marsh and Khawaja both scored fifty. Australia called for the declaration after the southpaw was dismissed on 90, giving Pakistan a daunting target of 450.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/lyon-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs PAK 1st Test | India Back At The TOP | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-123771" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lyon clinched 500th Test Wicket (Getty Images and Cricket Australia)</figcaption></figure>



The Australian bowlers kept the momentum and put the square ablaze. Starc and Hazlewood were unplayable at the top with the new ball and they completely shook the Pakistani batting in and out! Lyon took his 500th Test wicket and the Aussie pacers had a gala time. Pakistan were bowled out for their third-lowest total in Australia



Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after the AUS vs PAK 1st Test:



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PCT (%)</th><th>PTS</th><th colspan="4">MATCHES</th><th>Win</th><th>Loss</th><th>Draw</th><th>SER</th><th>PEN</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>66.67</td><td>16</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>66.67</td><td>24</td><td colspan="4">3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>50</td><td>12</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>50</td><td>12</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>41.67</td><td>30</td><td colspan="4">6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>-10</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>16.67</td><td>4</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>15</td><td>9</td><td colspan="4">5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-19</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs PAK 1st Test | India Back At The TOP | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after IND vs RSA 1st Test: South Africa started off the 2-match Test Series against India on a winning note as they managed to defeat The Men in Blue by an innings and 32 runs in the Boxing Day Test match at Centurion. This win against India means that the Proteas have made their way to the top of the WTC 2023-25 cycle points table with a points percentage of 100% as the South Africans managed to get all 12 points from the 1st test match.



Opener Dean Elgar?s knock of 185 runs and Marco Jansen?s fighting knock of 84 runs allowed the Proteas to post 408 runs on the board and took a lead of 163 runs, which was enough for the South Africans as the bowling trio of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Nandre Burger did not allow the Indian batters to settle down at the crease and managed to all out the Men in Blue for 131 runs and helped the Proteas win the 1st test.



India, who were at the top of the WTC points table, have fallen to the 5th position with a points percentage of 44.44%. The Men in Blue are ahead of Australia in the overall standings, but that might change if the Aussies manage to defeat Pakistan in the second test match.



The Men in Blue have managed to win just a single test match in SENA Nations in the previous 2 years, with the last win coming in the Boxing Day Test at Centurion in 2021 against South Africa. Since then, India has lost 3 matches in South Africa and 2 matches in England, including the 2023 WTC final against Australia.



India were not good with the bat at all as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill struggled against the South African pacers, while except Bumrah and Siraj, no other bowler troubled the batters of South Africa. KL Rahul's century in the 1st inning and Virat's fighting knock of 76 runs were not enough to prevent India from suffering a humiliating defeat in the 1st test against South Africa.



The Proteas lead the series 1-0, and India's dream of winning their first test series in South Africa will not come true this time.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Points Table Updated after IND vs RSA 1st Test</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>Draw</th><th>Pts</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>61.11</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</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>12</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>44.44</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>30</td><td>41.69</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>16.67</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</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>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC World Test Championship 2023?25: Following a disappointing end to the first test match in Hyderabad, the Men in Blue bounced back in pretty good fashion in the five-match test series against England as they defeated the visitors at Vizag?s ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium by a margin of 106 runs and leveled the series 1-1. Three more test matches are still left in the series, as the third test match is scheduled to be played at Rajkot?s Saurashtra Cricket Association between February 15 and February 19.



The English batters did pose a strong challenge to the bowling unit of the Men in Blue, but two quick dismissals just before lunch on day four allowed Rohit Sharma and company to take advantage. Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav got the all-important wicket of Zak Crawley (73 runs), and seamer Jasprit Bumrah caught Jonny Bairstow (26 runs) right in front of the stumps and sent him back to the pavilion. Bumrah picked up a total of nine wickets in the second test, and he played a vital role in India?s win against England in the second test match.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Updated World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table</h3>



Rohit Sharma and his men registered their third victory in the ongoing 2023?25 World Test Championship Cycle as they went on to win the second test match against the Three Lions by 106 runs. Following their win in the Vizag Test match, the Men in Blue now have 38 points next to their name in six test matches. The Indians have jumped to the second position in the overall standings with a PCT of 52.77. Rohit Sharma and his men would be looking to displace defending champions Australia at the top of the WTC points table by winning the five-match test series against England. Three matches are still left in the ongoing series, and India are considered the favourites to win the series.



England are still in the eighth position in the overall standings, with just three wins out of seven matches in the current cycle of the WTC. They have 21 points next to their name, with a PCT of 25.00. Reigning Champions Australia are at the top of the WTC points table with a PCT of 55.00 in 10 matches. South Africa, New Zealand, and Bangladesh are placed third, fourth, and fifth in the points table with a common PCT of 50.00. South Africa and New Zealand are currently taking on each other in a two-match test series. Pakistan are currently in the sixth position with a PCT of 36.66 in five matches, while the seventh position is occupied by the West Indies with a PCT of 33.33. Sri Lanka is still at the bottom of the WTC Points Table with a PCT of 0.00.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Team</td><td>PCT (%)</td><td>Points</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>Drawn</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Australia</td><td>55.00</td><td>66</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>India</td><td>52.77</td><td>38</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>South Africa</td><td>50.00</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>50.00</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>50.00</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>36.66</td><td>22</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>West Indies</td><td>33.33</td><td>16</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>England</td><td>25.00</td><td>21</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>1</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></figure>



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ICC World Test Championship 2023?25 Updated Points Table after India vs England 2nd Test Match | India at Second | WTC Points Table

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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after NZ vs SA 1st Test: New Zealand dethroned Australia to reach the top of the dome of the WTC Points Table as they defeated South Africa in the 1st test of the South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2024. India moves to the third spot and this post reads the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after NZ vs SA 1st Test. 



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Two innings and two hundreds for Kane Williamson in the first test. He has been one of the finest artists when it comes to red-ball cricket. Rachin Ravindra also made hay while the sun shone and knocked a sounding double hundred in the first innings. 



Batting first, New Zealand didn't get a promising start but since Williamson and Ravindra entered the square, they didn't allow South African bowlers to make more damage. Kane scored his hundred and lost his wicket while Rachin was stuck at the other end. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips added 39 runs each and the double hundred of Rachin helped the home team to post a mammoth total of 511 on the board.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/02/375339-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after NZ vs SA 1st Test | No. 1 NEW ZEALAND Leave Australia, India Behind| ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-126346" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Williamson smacked two hundreds in a match (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



The inexperienced South African team seemed helpless in front of a full-strength New Zealand bowling line-up. Santner and Matt Henry shared 3 wickets each while Jamison and Ravindra shared 2 wickets each, and South Africa were bowled out at 162 runs. 



New Zealand could have enforced follow-on but they opted to bat again. Latham and Conway failed again but Skipper Kane smacked another century and that led New Zealand to get a lead of 528 runs and New Zealand declared there.



A slightly better effort by the South African team but that was never going to be enough to defeat New Zealand at their home. South Africa were bundled out on 247 this time and New Zealand won the game by 281 runs.



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Following this win, New Zealand have now two wins in three games. They own 66.67 win% and that is the most in the current WTC cycle which means they have acquired the number 1 spot of the WTC Points table. 



South Africa were placed third before the series but now, with 2 losses in three matches, they have 33.33 winning% which leaves them at seventh position on the latest updated ICC WTC Points table.



Australia were leading the board with 55 PCTs and now they are placed second. India also slips to third position with 52.77 PCT points.



Sri Lanka have lost both test matches against Pakistan at the start of the season and therefore they are ninth on the table. England is also there at the 8th position with just 25 PTC points after the loss to India in the second Test at Vishakhapatanam. 



Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after NZ vs SA 1st Test:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table-updated-after-nz-vs-sa-1st-test">ICC WTC Points Table Updated after NZ vs SA 1st Test </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PCT(%)</th><th>MAT</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>DRAW</th><th>POINTS</th><th>Ded. Points</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>66.66</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>55.00</td><td>10</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>66</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>INDIA</td><td>52.77</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>38</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>50.00</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>36.66</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>33.33</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>33.33</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>25.00</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>21</td><td>19</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>00.00</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after NZ vs SA 1st Test | No. 1 NEW ZEALAND Leave Australia, India Behind| ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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(18 FEB) ICC WTC Points Table: India are bossing England in the Test and they have defeated the visitors England in the 3rd Test by a gigantic number of 434 runs. Following this win, India are again in the top two of the World Test Championship Points table replacing Australia and here we are with the ICC WTC Points Table Updated after IND vs ENG 3rd Test.



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India's future of Cricket is in the safe hands as young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan are charming above the entire team in the record win over England. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been England's absolute nightmare in the series as in just 6 innings, he has smashed two double-hundreds and a half-century. He has equaled the record of most sixes in a series with Wasim Akram after hitting 22 sixes and there are still 4 innings to come.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-review">IND vs ENG 3rd Test Review</h2>



India and England were headed to Rajkot with an even scoreline after Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam for the third test. India winning the toss, opted to bat first. Raw pace from Mark Wood proved to be dangerous for India as he scalped Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill in back-to-back overs. Tom Hartley removed Patidar and India were 3 down for 33 runs. 



Skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja stitched a reviving partnership and pulled India out of the well. Rohit Sharma smashed his much-awaited century and so does Jadeja. Debutant Sarfaraz Khan was too good on the pitch and smashed the English bowler all around the park to reach his 50 in his debut. Dhruv Jurel and Ashwin also contributed with good runs and with 26 runs from Bumrah, India ended at 445 runs in the first innings.



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England got a good flowing start and they started with some attacking intent. Ashwin drew the first blood and removed Crawley. Ben Duckett had some other plans but he wasn't getting enough support from the other end. Nevertheless, he scored a befitting 153 off 151 which took England to a respectable total even after the regular wickets. Mohammed Siraj was too good in the middle overs and took 4 wickets to conclude England's innings to 319 runs. 



India had a lead of 126 runs after the first innings. The second innings of India started with Rohit Sharma taking on England but he missed on a sweep and Root got the first wicket of the innings. Jaiswal started the assault and Shubman held the second end and Jaiswal reached his century in no time. Gill got run out at 91 following a mix-up but Jaiswal was too good for England and scored his second test double hundred with 14 boundaries and 12 sixes. 



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Sarfraz Khan again smashed a quick half-century and just after that skipper Rohit Sharma decided to declare the innings and now India were 557 runs ahead of England and England had four and a half sessions to chase the target.



For the first time in the series, England's openers were looking very cautious but Ben Duckett got run out after a miscommunication. England lost their first wicket in 15 runs, second at 18 runs, third at 20, and fourth at 28 and the wickets kept falling. First Jadeja and then Kuldeep, the England batting was not ready for this collapse but it was meant to happen. Jadeja took a fifer at the end and India won the game by a huge total of 434 runs.



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New Zealand are still at the top with a winning percentage of 75. They have played 4 matches and won 3 out of them. India are next on the list. They are second with the 59.52 winnings %. In seven matches, they have won 4, lost 2 and one ended in a draw. 



Australia have played the most number of test matches in this new cycle of WTC. They have played 10 games and have won 6 out of those. With 66 points and 55 win %, they are third in the WTC Points table.



Bangladesh are currently the fourth-ranked team in the latest updated ICC WTC Points table. With one win and one loss, they are there with 50% of winnings. 



England are ranked 8th in the WTC Points table and this has been the worst phase of England in test cricket. They have played 8 matches and have won just three. 



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table">ICC WTC Points Table</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>NO.</th><th>TEAM</th><th>Win PCT (%)</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>DRAW</th><th>POINTS</th><th>(-)Points</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>75.00</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>INDIA</td><td>59.52</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>50</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>55.00</td><td>10</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>66</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>50.00</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>36.66</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>33.33</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>25.00</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>21.88</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>21</td><td>19</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>00.00</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after IND vs ENG 3rd Test | India Take Second Position | 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>



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

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ICC WTC Points Table: The stage is all set for the 5th and last contest of the five-match test series in the England Tour of India 2024. The hosts India are set to lock horns against visitors England in the 5th test in one of the best picturesque venues HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala, and this encounter is crucial for Team India keeping WTC standings in view. Here is the ICC WTC Points Table Updated before the IND vs ENG 5th test.



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India have already won the test series even though they were on the losing corner in the first Test of the series. The well-planned combination of resilience and persistence from the Indian squad was the key against the indomitable England Cricket team.



Ben Stokes found confidence in his team's improvement throughout this lengthy five-Test series, which began in the southern region of the nation in late January. His team had different expectations coming into India, was inexperienced, and had a moniker Bazball hanging over their necks.



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In the historical setting of India, it is not unusual to begin a series with a loss and win it. In terms of perspective, Rohit Sharma had the luxury of looking back on a challenging yet fruitful series and labeling it as one of his team's "comebacks" as he has done now following the Hyderabad Test defeat. On the other hand, the graph showed a different direction for England.



India will again look towards young faces like Jaiswal, Jurel, Sarfaraz, and others as they have looked promising in the series. The good news for India in the final test is that Jasprit Bumrah is back in the squad. 



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Indian Squad for 5th test: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep.



England have carried out their recently acquired tradition of announcing their playing 11 a day before the match starts and Ollie Robinson made the way in for Mark Wood for the final test match of the series. They have chose to stick with the two spinners and two pacers concept which wasn't looking very effective in the fourth test. Below is the England's announced Playing 11:



England's announced Playing 11: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C) Ben Foakes (WK), Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir.



Let's Take a look at the ICC WTC Points Table Updated before the IND vs ENG 5th test:



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India are leading the ICC WTC Points Table with a winning percentage of 64.58. They have played 8 test matches till now and have 62 points in their bag with 5 wins and 2 unfortunate losses. 



Following India, New Zealand hold the second position with a 60% PCT Points. They have played just 5 matches and have won three out of those and Australia are just behind them with 59% PCT after 11 matches. 



England are eighth in the WTC Points table with just three wins over 9 matches played. They have suffered 5 losses and managed a draw. They have a 19.44% PCT Points. 



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="wtc-points-table-2024">WTC Points Table 2024</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>NO.</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>Point %</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>DRAW</th><th>POINTS</th><th>DEDUCTIONS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>8</td><td>64.58</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>62</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>5</td><td>60.00</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>11</td><td>59.09</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>78</td><td>-10</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>2</td><td>50.00</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>5</td><td>36.66</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>4</td><td>33.33</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>4</td><td>25.00</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>9</td><td>19.44</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>21</td><td>-19</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>2</td><td>00.00</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated before IND vs ENG 5th Test | Can India Consolidate Their First Spot? | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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The Indian team's dominance continues in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 ??cycle. The Indian team sealed the two-match Test series against Bangladesh 2-0 and strengthened its position in the points table. After the Kanpur Test win, the Indian team remains in the first position with a PCT of 74.24 and 98 points, while Australia is in the second position with 90 points and a PCT of 62.50.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updated ICC World Test Championship Points Table after IND vs BAN</h2>



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12 points for a win
6 points for a tie
4 points for a draw
Teams are ranked according to the percentage of points won.
The Top two teams progress to the final at Lord?s in 2025.
Point Deductions: Points are deducted for slow over rates
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The second match of the India vs Bangladesh Test series was being played in Kanpur where the game was interrupted due to wet outfield on the first three days of the match, however even after this Rohit Sharma and company won the match. Bangladesh was all out for 233 runs in the first innings and 146 runs in the second innings. In reply, the Indian team declared the innings for 285 runs in 34.4 overs in the first innings and won the match by achieving the target of 95 runs in just 17.2 overs in the second innings.



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<li>Just 35 overs on Day 1.</li>



<li>Day 2 &amp; Day 3 abandoned.</li>



<li>A result with 45 overs left.</li>



<li>Fastest team 50, 100, 150, 200 &amp; 250.</li>



<li>Highest run rate in a Test Innings.</li>
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INDIA WON THE HISTORIC KANPUR TEST AND CONTINUES TO DOMINATE TEST CRICKET?!!!



In the first innings, Mominul Haque played an unbeaten innings of 107 runs for Bangladesh. In the bowling department, Bumrah took three wickets, Siraj, Ashwin and Akash Deep took two wickets each, while Jadeja took one wicket.



Yashasvi Jaiswal's excellent performance in batting is continuing, Jaiswal scored 72 runs in 51 balls with the help of 12 fours and two sixes in the first innings, while in the second innings he scored a half-century of 51 runs in just 45 balls. Apart from him, Virat Kohli scored 47 runs in the first innings, while KL Rahul scored 68 runs in just 43 balls. Kohli remained unbeaten on 29 runs in the second innings.



Ravichandran Ashwin managed to take three wickets in the second innings, in this two-match series he took a total of 11 wickets and scored a century for which he received the Player of the Series award, Ashwin equaled Muttiah Muralitharan's record for most Player of the Series in Tests, Muralitharan has won the Player of the Series award 11 times in a total of 60 series whereas Ashwin achieved this record in just 39 series.



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India Secures Dominant 2-0 Series Win Over Bangladesh: Updated ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Picking India-Pakistan’s strongest combined Playing XI from current squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a fascinating position ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The team is primed for success with a revamped squad and a renewed focus. However, one crucial question looms large: who should lead the team? The experienced KL Rahul, or the dependable all-rounder Axar Patel? Let’s break down the dynamics and possibilities that each captaincy option offers.
<h2>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</h2>
KL Rahul comes to Delhi with a rich IPL pedigree. Over the years, he has proven himself as a prolific run-scorer, amassing over 4,600 runs at a phenomenal average of 45-plus. His experience as captain of the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants has shown his ability to guide a team to playoff stages, which he achieved twice with LSG. Rahul’s batting consistency and calm demeanor make him an attractive choice to lead DC.
However, Rahul’s captaincy style has been criticized for being conservative, particularly regarding his strike rate and decision-making in crunch moments. This could be a concern for a team like the Delhi Capitals, which boasts explosive batting talent and needs a captain capable of effectively utilizing this firepower.
<h2>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</h2>
On the other hand, Axar Patel represents a new-age leader with a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations. Axar has been DC's vice-captain and even stepped in as captain for a game in IPL 2024. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, and his recent appointment as India’s T20 vice-captain adds to his leadership credentials.
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Axar’s performances last season were nothing short of stellar, with 235 runs at a healthy strike rate and 11 wickets at an economy of 7.66. His all-around prowess, coupled with his understanding of the DC squad, makes him a strong contender for the captaincy.
Choosing between Rahul and Axar is essentially a choice between two distinct leadership styles. Rahul brings stability and experience, having captained for multiple IPL seasons. His presence can calm nerves during tense moments, which is invaluable for a team aiming for the playoffs. Axar, however, offers a dynamic and aggressive approach, potentially aligning better with DC’s young and energetic squad.
<h2>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</h2>
Delhi’s 2025 squad is packed with talent across the board. In the batting department, players like Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, and Jake Fraser-McGurk add explosive options, while KL Rahul himself remains a cornerstone at number three. The pace unit, led by Mitchell Starc and supported by T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar, is formidable. However, the reliance on Axar and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department highlights a potential area of concern.
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Delhi Capitals Squad: Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manwanth Kumar, Trupurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari. DC retentions: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.
<h2>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</h2>
Under Rahul, DC might adopt a more methodical approach, relying on his ability to anchor innings and guide young players like Abishek Porel and Fraser-McGurk. Axar’s leadership could inject a more fearless and intuitive style, encouraging aggressive cricket and leveraging DC’s bench strength, including veterans like Faf du Plessis.
One key consideration is how the captaincy might affect their individual performances. While Rahul’s form as an opener has been a consistent asset, Axar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball is crucial to DC’s balance. Assigning the captaincy to Axar could be a gamble, but it might pay off if it inspires the team to rally around a fresh vision.
Ultimately, the choice of captain will reflect DC’s strategic priorities. If the franchise prioritizes experience and a steady hand, KL Rahul is the natural choice. However, if they aim for a bold and innovative approach, Axar Patel might be the leader to take them to new heights.
Either way, the Delhi Capitals possess the ingredients for a successful campaign, and the captaincy debate only adds to the intrigue surrounding their 2025 IPL journey. They are one of the strong contenders for the trophy this year.

KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

Delhi Capitals faces a tough captaincy choice for IPL 2025: experienced KL Rahul or dynamic Axar Patel. Both offer distinct leadership styles, which will shape DC's approach with their star-studded squad and bold ambitions.

Delhi Capitals must choose between KL Rahul’s steady leadership or Axar Patel’s dynamic approach to maximize their IPL 2025 potential.