WTC Points Table Updated after England vs Australia 1st Test: 'Cummins masterclass outclassed Bazball,' this statement is the headline of the Day. It was a 'one of a kind' match where Australia shuts bazball by a very narrow margin of 2 wickets. And hence the World Test Champions have started their WTC 2025 with a win and they are on the top in WTC Points Table 2023-25.



Fans and experts lobby criticized Stokes and the think tank for their multiple decisions, including the early declaration on Day 1. Nevertheless, England were on top in each of the first four and a half days. They lost the game in the final session of DAY 5 due to Cummins' excellence and character. 



In the previous World Test Championship cycle, Australia came out on top. They dominated at home and competed brilliantly on their journey to take the top spot in the rankings. The Australians have already won an away game in this cycle, and they now have the chance to take a commanding lead.



Australia defeated England by 2 wickets but soon ICC imposed heavy penalties on both teams for slow over-rate. In addition to deducting two points from each team's World Test Championship grade, the ICC penalized players from both teams 40% of their match fees.



England are yet to open their account in the WTC Points table of the new cycle. They did not earn any points from the two-wicket loss against Australia, they got negative 2 instead. Their points percentage stands at -16.67%. The Ben Stokes-led outfit will be keen to bounce back in the second match of the series, starting next Thursday at Lord's. This penalty pushed England behind all eight of their rivals in the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle.



The sanctions see Australia lose two World Test Championship points and more importantly the percentage points. Australia is still on the top of the WTC points table with 10 points and 83.33 PCT points.



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>TEAMS</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>T</th><th>D</th><th>PCT</th><th>Points</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>83.33</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>ENGLAND</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-16.67</td><td>-2</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC WTC Points Table 2023-25 Cycle</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test: "Fall into its own trap," This would be the best phrase to describe the situation of Bangladesh in the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test. New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the Dhaka Test where the spin-friendly track offered by Bangladesh proved to be deadly for them only. We brought to you the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test.



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Would you believe that around five sessions of a Test match are washed away and still the result comes out on Day 4? That has actually happened in Dhaka today where New Zealand won the test despite losing a complete day to rain and two more sessions due to a wet outfield.



After trailing in the series 1-0, New Zealand knew it would be a rank-turner again but they were prepared this time. Bangladesh were good at the toss and opted to bat first. The Blackcaps bundled out the Tigers in just under 66 overs where the latter could only manage to post 172 runs. Santner and Phillips share 3-3 wickets while Azaz Patel got 2.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/NZ-celebrates-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-123500" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New Zealand celebrate the wicket of Zakir Hasan (Image- Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



New Zealand also had a bad day at batting. They were five down for just 55 at the end of Day 1. The entire Day 2 was lost to rain and the first session of Day 3 also went uneventful. When the game restarted, the retaliation from Glenn Phillips was ruthless as he smacked 87 off just 72 and led his team to an 8-run lead at the end of their innings.



Bangladesh lost two wickets in the evening session at 38 runs before the play was called off due to bad lights. On day 4, Bangladesh could only add 104 runs to their overnight score as Azaz Patel's spin proved out too good for Bangladeshi batsmen. Bangladesh were all out for 144 in the second innings and New Zealand just needed 137 runs to win the match.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/Glenn-Phillips-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-123501" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Glenn Phillips outclassed Bangladeshi Spin (Image-AFP/ Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Batting wasn't easy on the Dhaka surface as New Zealand also lost 5 wickets for 51 runs. Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner then took the charge and turned on the ODI mode. Both played low-risk shots but with boundaries in every over and led their team to win the Dhaka Test.



With this win, New Zealand is now at number three with Bangladesh. They both won one game each in the series and possess 12 points each. Pakistan is still at the top with 100% PCT Points and they have a three-match series coming up next against Australia in Australia. They are followed by India with 66.67% PCT Points.



Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after the BAN vs NZ 2nd 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>Tied</th><th>Series</th><th>PEN</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>100</td><td>24</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</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>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>4</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>30</td><td>18</td><td colspan="4">5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</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>7</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</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><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WTC Points table</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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ICC?<a href="https://www.worldtestchampionship.com/standings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WTC Points Table</a>?Updated after AUS vs PAK 3rd Test:?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.



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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>



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.



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.



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.



<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>



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.



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.



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. 



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.



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



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<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>AUSTRALIA</td><td>8</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>54</td><td>56.25</td></tr><tr><td>INDIA</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>26</td><td>54.16</td></tr><tr><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>36.66</td></tr><tr><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</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>0</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</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WTC Points Table</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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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs WI 1st Test: A big win for Australia against the visitors West Indies in the first test of the West Indies Tour of Australia. With another 12 match points and positive changes in the PCT points, Australia have strengthened their Number spot in the updated ICC WTC Points table 2023-25. This post will lead you to the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after AUS vs WI 1st Test.



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A clinical 10-wicket victory in a game wrapped up in three days reflects the dominance of Australia on their home soil. Even without the services of David Warner, the Australian line-up never looked missing him. West Indies are on a tour of Australia where they are scheduled to play 2 test matches and then two white ball series.



Winning the toss, Pat Cummins opted to bowl first and didn't have to do much hard work for the first wicket. Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite also seemed clueless against the Australian bowling arsenal and went for cheap. Kirk McKenzie's 50 and Shamar Joseph's 36 are the only innings that crossed the 20-run mark and the rest of the batter didn't even cross 17 runs. Cummins and Hazlewood shared 4-4 wickets and wrapped up the first innings of West Indies in just 188 runs.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/Aus-win-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs WI 1st Test | Australia-India At Top | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-125390" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Australia celebrate the Windies ALLOUT (Getty Images and Cricket Australia)</figcaption></figure>



Batting second, Australia also lost new opener Steve Smith within 10 overs and Labuschagne under 50 runs. Travis Head had a fabulous 2023 and it seems like he is going to have an even better 2024 as he again smashed a test hundred with a strike rate of ~90. Following his hundred and small but important contributions from the lower order, Australia took a good 95-run lead in the first innings. Medium pacer Justin Greaves came out as the most economical bowler for West Indies and Shamar Joseph took a fifer.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/shamar-Joseph-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs WI 1st Test | Australia-India At Top | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-125389" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Joseph Took his first Fifer against Australia 
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West Indies came out to bat in the second innings and Hazlewood was all over them. He took 4 wickets in his first five overs and West Indies were 4 down for 19. West Indies lost 8 wickets to chase down the trail where Josh Hazlewood took a fifer. West Indies were all out for 120 runs and Australia needed 26 to win the test.



Australia took 40 balls to win the test match by 10 wickets. Usman Khawaja ate a blow on his jaw when Australia was just 1 run behind the victory but Marnus Labuschagne got the winning run.



With this win, Australia now have 66 points and 61.11 PTC points after 9 matches and hence lead the WTC standings. Following them are India. With two wins, one loss, and a draw, India have 54.16 PTC points after 4 matches.



West Indies played a draw against India in July-August and have lost the other two tests. Hence, they are placed 9th with 11.11 PCT points. 



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



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>TEAMS</th><th>PCT</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>PT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>61.11</td><td>9</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>66</td></tr><tr><td>INDIA</td><td>54.16</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>26</td></tr><tr><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>50.00</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>50.00</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>50.00</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">PAKISTAN</a></td><td>36.66</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/">ENGLAND</a></td><td>15.00</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>11.11</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>0.00</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WTC Points Table</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs WI 1st Test | Australia-India At Top | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

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ICC WTC Points Table 2023-25: Special moments and a special win wrapped up the England Tour of India 2024 which saw plenty of records set and broken. India won the test series with ease and following their win in Dharamshala, they are leading the WTC Points table with pleasing numbers. Here we are with the ICC WTC Points Table Updated after the IND vs ENG 5th Test.



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The Dharamshala Test match was quite special in itself as it was the 100th test of the spin maestro Ravichandran Ashwin and star English batter Jonny Bairstow. Ashwin, as expected, made his 100th outing a special one as he scalped 9 wickets and led his team to a third-day test victory.



Winning the toss, England opted to bat first but Bumrah and Siraj made it a tough time for Crawley and Duckett in the start. Still, they gave a good start to the English innings with a 60+ runs partnership for the first wicket. The top order was still better but the middle order disappointed them the most and after being at 175 for 3 down, they collapsed to 183 for 8 down. Kuldeep Yadav took a fifer in the 15 overs he bowled and Ashwin got 4.



Coming to bat, Yashasvi Jaiswal started his innings with proper cautions and his first boundary (a SIX) came off the 28th ball which was followed by two more in the same over. He got out to Shohib Bashir after scoring 57 off 58. Rohit Sharma played the main aggressor role right from the start and he with Gill took India ahead of England's score. Sharma and Gill, both scored fine centuries followed by two excellent half-centuries by debutant Devdutt Padikal and Sharfaraz Khan. 



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Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav added 50 runs for the 10th wicket and played over 133 balls which showed that the pitch was good for batting if stuck to basics. James Anderson dismissed Kuldeep Yadav and that was his 700th wicket. This is a huge milestone as he is the only fast bowler to take 700 or more wickets. India were all out for 477 in their first innings and they were leading by 259 runs.



Bumrah and Ashwin shared the new ball and Ashwin started with the wicket of Ducket. He continued the proceedings and dismissed Crawley and Pope in his extended spell of 8 overs. Jonny Bairstow took the aggressive path and found Kuldeep to throw his wicket. Coming back in his second spell, Ashwin bowled out English skipper Stokes and Foakes and took a fifer in his 100th match. Bumrah got two wickets, Jadeja got one and England were all out for 195 runs.



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India won the 5th test match by an innings and 64 runs. Down below is the ICC WTC Points Table Updated after the IND vs ENG 5th Test:



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India are the number one team in the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after a 4-1 series win against England in a home series. They have played 9 matches in the new WTC cycle and they have won 6 matches and hold 68.51 winning PCT and 74 points.



Following them are New Zealand. The second and the third team(Australia) of the WTC points table are currently engaged in a test series which will have a lot of impact on the standings later on this week. 



England have lost 6 out of 10 they have played and they are in their worst spot in the standings of the World Test Championship. 



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>NO.</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WIN%</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>DRAW</th><th>POINTS</th><th>(-)Points</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>9</td><td>68.51</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>74</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>10</td><td>17.5</td><td>3</td><td>6</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 after IND vs ENG 5th Test | India Cemented The Top Position | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: After the Chennai setback, a much better performance by England tonight kept them alive in the five-match T20I series. England won the third T20I by 26 runs. The scoreline now stands 2-1 in favor of India with a couple of T20Is remaining. 
India were in a strong position after the first innings, with a brilliant bowling performance putting them on top. However, England executed their plans well in the second innings and managed to defend the total comfortably in the end, tightening their grip as the match progressed. Despite India’s early promise, the pressure mounted, and the top order’s failure ultimately proved costly, leaving them with too much to do. 
<h2>IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Match Summary</h2>
For the third time in a row, India won the toss and chose to field first. Captain Surya seemed pleased with the decision, inviting England to set a target. India made a notable change to their lineup, giving Arshdeep Singh a well-deserved rest and marking the much-anticipated return of Mohammed Shami to international cricket after a gap of approximately 15 months. On the other hand, England decided to stick with their tried-and-tested playing XI, showing confidence in their unchanged squad.
INDIA Playing11: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Dhruv Jurel, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
ENGLAND Playing11: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith(w), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
<h2>ENGLAND's Innings- 171/9 (20)</h2>
England's innings got off to a rocky start as Philip Salt fell early in the second over, caught by Abhishek Sharma off Hardik Pandya's bowling for just 5 runs. However, Ben Duckett and Jos Buttler steadied the innings, forming a vital partnership. Duckett was the aggressor, smashing 51 off 28 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes, while Buttler contributed 24 off 22 balls. 
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But India struck back quickly in the 9th over when Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Buttler with a brilliant delivery, and just one over later, Axar Patel removed Duckett to put England under pressure at the halfway mark. Another impressive bowling performance by India saw them restrict England to an ordinary total on a really good batting surface. 
Post the drinks break, Harry Brook's struggle against Indian conditions continued as Ravi Bishnoi bowled him for 8. Jamie Smith tried to counter-attack but fell to Varun Chakravarthy after 6 off 4 balls. Varun was unstoppable, claiming Jamie Overton for a golden duck on the very next delivery, and later dismissing Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer, completing a sensational five-wicket haul.
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Liam Livingstone fought valiantly with a blazing 43 off 24 balls, smashing 5 sixes, but Hardik Pandya removed him in the 18th over. England's lower order couldn't offer much resistance, with Adil Rashid (10*) and Mark Wood (10*) managing to push the total to 171/9 in 20 overs. But was it enough to salvage the game? 
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<h2>India's Innings- 145/9 (20)</h2>
On a pitch tailor-made for batting, the target looked well within reach for India's deep and dynamic lineup. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened the chase, with Abhishek wasting no time making a statement. Facing Mark Wood’s thunderbolts clocking 145+ kmph, Abhishek unleashed a flurry of authoritative strokes in the second over, shifting the momentum firmly in India’s favor from the get-go.
However, Samson’s struggles against short-pitched deliveries continued, as he fell early to England’s fiery pace attack—his vulnerability to sharp bouncers now becoming an open secret. Abhishek kept the pressure on, racing to 24 off 14 before losing his wicket just as he seemed set for a big score. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav looked in sublime touch but fell victim to Mark Wood’s raw pace, leaving India three down at 51 by the end of the powerplay. The chase was off to a rollercoaster start, with plenty of drama already packed into the opening six overs.
The pressure mounted as the last-match hero, Tilak Varma, walked in but couldn’t replicate his heroics. He fell to a sharp, spinning beauty from Adil Rashid, undone by the turn and guile of the experienced leggie. By the halfway mark, India were wobbling at 78/4, with the chase suddenly looking far more challenging than it did at the start.
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The chase was far from over, but with 94 runs still required off 60 balls, India needed something special. Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar were tasked with bringing the game back on track. While Hardik remained calm, Sundar struggled to find his rhythm. He consumed valuable deliveries but couldn’t get the scoreboard ticking, eventually falling for just 6 off 15 balls, adding to India’s mounting pressure.
Axar Patel came in next, playing a quiet supporting role, but with India needing more than just steady contributions, the situation grew dire. With 72 runs still required off the final five overs, it was clear that only an explosive finish could keep India in the hunt. Hardik pushed the limits but only to reduce the defeat margins. The asking rate was growing and he didn't have any choice but the go aerial every ball and lost his wicket in the process.
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India lost the match by 26 runs despite a brilliant bowling performance. The batting let them down and especially the efforts from the top order were questionable. Nevertheless, the series is still alive with a scoreline of 2-1 and the teams will now head to PUNE for the fourth T20I of the series.
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India fell short by 26 runs despite a brilliant bowling performance. The top order's failure proved costly, leaving them chasing a challenging target. The series remains alive with a 2-1 scoreline.

India's bowlers excelled, but the batting faltered as they fell 26 runs short. The series continues with England leading 2-1.

"England's Comeback" Varun's Fifer in Vain as England Clinches Rajkot T20I

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Jasprit Bumrah has been at the peak of his ability, and he has achieved unbelievable success since he made his comeback from the injury. Especially, his performance across all three formats in 2024 has helped him bag a major ICC award.
On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed Indian ace pacer to be the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards 2024. This has marked another successful chapter in Bumrah's glorious career. He has been the best all-format bowler to play cricket in modern cricket. He played a major role in India winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Bumrah finished 2024 with the most wickets across formats. He took 86 wickets in 21 matches across formats. With that, he also won the Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cup 2024, with 15 wickets at an incredible economy rate of 4.17. In Test cricket, Bumrah finished with 32 wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.1.
The pacer also achieved the highest rating points in Test for an Indian, surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin's tally. Adding to that, he also won the ICC Test Player of the Year award and became only the third bowler to win these two ICC awards in the same year, after Mitchell Johnson and Ravichandran Ashwin.
<h2>List of Indians to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year</h2>
Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook were the other three nominated players for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. But Bumrah's excellence in all three formats landed him this major ICC award. With this, he became only the fifth Indian player to win the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award.
Rahul Dravid was the first Indian to win this prestigious award, who won it in 2004. The second Indian to achieve this glory was Sachin Tendulkar in 2010. Ravichandran Ashwin was the first Indian bowler to win this award in 2016. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli bagged this award for two consecutive years in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Now, in 2024, Bumrah became the first Indian pacer to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year.
It won't be a wrong statement to say that Jasprit Bumrah is currently the most impactful performer across formats. Since his return from injury, he has won Player of the Series in South Africa and the Australia test series. He also became the first bowler to achieve no. 1 ranking in all three formats.
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Jasprit Bumrah defeated Joe Root, Harry Brook and Travis Head to win Sir Garfield Sobers Award 2024

Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year.

Jasprit Bumrah wins Sir Garfield Sobers Award 2024: Here's the complete list of Indians to win this prestigious Award

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After thrashing India 3-1 in the all-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. With that series win, Australia made it to their second success final of the World Test Championship. Now, they will play a two-match test series in Sri Lanka. It won't be easy, as the conditions in Sri Lanka will be totally different than those in Australia.
Adding to that, Australia have also rested a couple of their key players, including captain Pat Cummins. Steve Smith will have the onus to lead the visitors. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are very strong opponent in their own conditions, and they will look to prove their home dominance. It will be a cracking game between two good teams.
SL vs AUS 1st Test Details
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SL vs AUS 1st Test Pitch Report
Galle International Stadium is not an easy venue for the batters. It is very helpful for spinners, and the pitch is expected to deteriorate as the game goes on. The average first-inning score here is 369, which goes down to 159 in the fourth innings. It is not easy to chase here, and the toss will play a big role.
SL vs AUS: Weather Report
According to the weather forecast, there will be 50-60 percent chances of rain for the first three days of the game. The temperature during scheduled days is likely to be a maximum of 28° C with an average wind speed of 15 km/h.
SL vs AUS Head-to-Head Test
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<li>Total Matches: 33</li>
<li>Sri Lanka: 05</li>
<li>Australia: 20</li>
<li>No Result: 08</li>
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SL vs AUS 1st Test Live Streaming Details
The live telecast of the first test between Sri Lanka and Australia will be available on Sony Sports networks. Fans can also enjoy the live streaming on the Sony LIV app or website.
SL vs AUS 1st Test Possible XIs 
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando
Australia: Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland
SL vs AUS: Dream11 Team
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<li>Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Alex Carey</li>
<li>Batter: Steve Smith</li>
<li>All-rounders: Travis Head, Beau Webster, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva</li>
<li>Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Asitha Fernando</li>
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**These predictions are made by our writers, which can go wrong. We ask you to compare the teams and pick the best set of players to do well.
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Sri Lanka will take on Australia in first test on Wednesday at 10 AM at Galle International Stadium.

The first test between Sri Lanka and Australia will begin at 10 AM IST on Wednesday at the Galle International Stadium, Galle.

SL vs AUS 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Probable XI, Head-to-Head, Pitch Preview & More

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The Pakistan Cricket Team has kept many waiting ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because the Mohammad Rizwan-led side has yet to name the squad for the tournament, while the rest of the teams have already announced the team for the event. 
Amid all the fuss, a report in Pakistan media has revealed that the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Mohammad Rizwan will be captaining the team, while Fakhar Zaman, who was nowhere near the scenes, also has been included in the team for the event. 
As per the reports, there is no place for Saim Ayub due to the injury he sustained during the Test series against South Africa. The batting department will be boosted by Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Tayyab Tahir, Kamran Ghulam and Saud Shakeel. 
Salman Agha, along with Aamer Jamal, are the two all-rounders that Pakistan reportedly has picked for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Youngsters in Khushdil Shah and Usman Khan also have made the cut into the team for the eight-nation tournament. 
The fast bowling department comprises Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. However, there is expected to be a tussle between the fourth pacer in Abbas Afridi and Hasnain Khan. The official confirmation will be soon made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). 
<h2>Pakistan squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 </h2>
Here's the Pakistan squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (as per Au Rangzab Younis) 
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Tayyab Tahir, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan,  Aamir Jamal, and Abbas Afridi/Hasnain. 
Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy after they defeated India in the final of the 2017 edition. The 2025 edition of the tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with Pakistan playing the opening match of the tournament with New Zealand.

The Pakistan Cricket Team has kept many waiting ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 202

Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy after they defeated India in the final of the 2017 edition.

Shocking! Pakistan's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gets revealed without an official announcement

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We are just hours away from the start of the highly anticipated clash between India and England. These two teams will take on each other in the third T20I of the series at 7 PM on Tuesday, which is slated to take place at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
Team India are leading the series 2-0, and they will be eyeing making it three out of three. England need a strong performance which can help them to bounce back in the series. Both matches have been dominated by the Indian spinners, as Varun Chakravarthy and Co. have not let the English batters get away with anything.
The English pacers have also done well in both matches and troubled the Indian batters. But not much talk has been regarding India's opening bowler, Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm pacer has been in the form of his life and has given India early breakthroughs in both games in his first over. He is just a couple of wickets away from making history.
<h2>Arshdeep Singh needs two wickets to surpass Haris Rauf and achieve a World Record</h2>
Arshdeep Singh has been India's premier bowler in T20I cricket and took the most wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024. For his consistent performances in 2024, the left-arm pacer recently won the "ICC T20I Player of the Year" award as well. He is now on the verge of achieving another remarkable feat. Since making his T20I debut in 2022, Arshdeep has been performing for India in different conditions.
He has played 62 T20Is and taken 98 wickets at a strike rate of 13.1 with a best of 4/9. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for India in this format. Arshdeep has taken three wickets in the first two games and needs two more wickets to become the first Indian pacer with 100 T20I wickets.
Not just this; if he takes two wickets in the coming game on Tuesday, he will also become the fastest pacer to take 100 wickets in T20 internationals. Currently, Pakistan's Haris Rauf holds this record, having completed 100 wickets in 71 T20Is. Arshdeep has 8 more games to break that record, which looks very possible.
That means, after winning the "ICC T20I Player of 2024," Arshdeep can add this world record to his name. Meanwhile, he will be the third-fastest overall to reach 100 T20I wickets if he does it on Tuesday. Rashid Khan (53), Sandeep Lamichhane (54), and Wanindu Hasaranga (63) are in the top three, and Arshdeep has played 62 T20Is so far.
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Arshdeep Singh won the "ICC T20I Player of the Year" Award for 2024.

Arshdeep Singh is the leading wicket-taker for India in the T20 internationals. He has taken three wickets in the first two T20Is in the ongoing series.