World Test Championship: Pakistan’s Journey to the Final

World Test Championship 2023-25 Standings India – 68.52% of possible points India has successfully completed three of its six mandatory series in the World Test Championship, achieving an impressive record by winning six out of the nine matches played so far. This strong performance has positioned the team favorably in the standings, and they are […]

July 31, 2024




World Test Championship: Pakistan’s Journey to the Final

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World Test Championship 2023-25 Standings

India – 68.52% of possible points

  • Remaining series: Bangladesh (home, 2 Tests), New Zealand (home, 3 Tests), Australia (away, 5 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 85.09%

India has successfully completed three of its six mandatory series in the World Test Championship, achieving an impressive record by winning six out of the nine matches played so far. This strong performance has positioned the team favorably in the standings, and they are eager to maintain this momentum as they approach the remaining ten games of the championship.

Looking ahead, India has a crucial home series lined up against Bangladesh and New Zealand, both of which are expected to be competitive encounters. Playing on home soil often provides an advantage, as the Indian team is familiar with the conditions and can leverage the support of their passionate fans.

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Australia – 62.50% of possible points

  • Remaining series: India (home, 5 Tests), Sri Lanka (away, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 76.32%

Australia, the current WTC holders, started with the Ashes series (2-2) and have since won against Pakistan, West Indies, and New Zealand. Strong performances against India and Sri Lanka could see them in the final again.

New Zealand – 50% of possible points

  • Remaining series: Sri Lanka (away, 2 Tests), India (away, 3 Tests), England (home, 3 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 78.57%

New Zealand remains in contention with key victories but faces a tough series ahead in Asia and at home against England. Their spinners will need to excel in these conditions.

Sri Lanka – 50% of possible points

  • Remaining series: England (away, 3 Tests), New Zealand (home, 2 Tests), South Africa (away, 2 Tests), Australia (home, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 84.62%

Sri Lanka has four tough series left. While their bowling shone against Bangladesh, their batters must deliver in challenging conditions against England and South Africa.

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Pakistan – 36.66% of possible points

  • Remaining series: Bangladesh (home, 2 Tests), England (home, 3 Tests), South Africa (away, 2 Tests), West Indies (home, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 77.38%

Pakistan began well with a series win in Sri Lanka. With seven of their following nine Tests at home, they have an excellent chance to improve their standings, especially against Bangladesh and West Indies.

England – 36.54% of possible points

  • Remaining series: Sri Lanka (home, 3 Tests), Pakistan (away, 3 Tests), New Zealand (away, 3 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 62.50%

England’s hopes remain alive with a 3-0 sweep over the West Indies. They must continue this form, especially at home against Sri Lanka, and face stricter series against Pakistan and New Zealand.

South Africa – 25% of possible points

  • Remaining series: West Indies (away, 2 Tests), Bangladesh (away, 2 Tests), Sri Lanka (home, 2 Tests), Pakistan (home, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 75%

After a mixed start, South Africa aims to bounce back in the upcoming series against the West Indies and others. Their strong bowling attack gives them confidence.

Bangladesh – 25% of possible points

  • Remaining series: Pakistan (away, 2 Tests), India (away, 2 Tests), South Africa (home, 2 Tests), West Indies (away, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 75%

Bangladesh needs to perform strongly in their remaining Tests against tough opponents like Pakistan, India, and South Africa to stay in the race.

West Indies – 19.05% of possible points

  • Remaining series: South Africa (home, 2 Tests), Bangladesh (home, 2 Tests), Pakistan (away, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 56.41%

The West Indies need solid results in their last six Tests to climb the standings. They face a crucial home series against South Africa and Bangladesh and an away series against Pakistan.

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