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Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka Stun New Zealand In 1st Test

India tightened their grip on the top spot of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 cycle with a comprehensive 280-run victory over Bangladesh in Chennai, while Sri Lanka boosted their chances of making the final by outclassing New Zealand in Galle. Both teams secured crucial points, adding intrigue to the race for the final two spots in next year's WTC finale at Lord's. India's latest triumph extended their lead at the top of the table, reaching a percentage of 71.67%.

Jayasuriya spins Sri Lanka to victory against NZ in Galle

:Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two overs to polish off the New Zealand tail and complete a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka sealed a 63-run victory in the opening test at Galle International Stadium on Monday.

Maguire well adrift as Ko dominates the field in Ohio

A final round 70 saw Leona Maguire finish tied for 45th at the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati, 17 shots adrift of winner Lydia Ko.

India's Focus Must Be On Ensuring Fitness Of Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant: Ian Chappell

Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell said on Sunday that Rohit Sharma-led Team India must focus on ensuring the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant for their upcoming matches. Rohit Sharma-led India clinched a massive 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Currently, India leads the WTC standings . Their upcoming WTC series include New Zealand (three Tests at home), and Australia (five Tests away). In his column for ESPNcricinfo, Chappell said that India's main goal should be to get more players into form.

Rachin Ravindra Gives New Zealand Fighting Chance In Sri Lanka Test

Rookie left-hander Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 91 gave New Zealand a slender chance for victory against Sri Lanka, with the tourists needing another 68 runs with two wickets in hand after day four of the first Test on Sunday. Set a target of 275, New Zealand were 207-8 at stumps with spinner Ajaz Patel, on nought, to resume with Ravindra on Monday. Ramesh Mendis and Prabath Jayasuriya picked up three wickets each on a sharply turning pitch in Galle, where the Black Caps have lost all four of their previous Test encounters. Ravindra's knock was the highest score by a New Zealander at the ground, eclipsing Ross Taylor's 89 in 2019.

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Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka Stun New Zealand In 1st Test

Jayasuriya spins Sri Lanka to victory against NZ in Galle

Maguire well adrift as Ko dominates the field in Ohio

India's Focus Must Be On Ensuring Fitness Of Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant: Ian Chappell

Rachin Ravindra Gives New Zealand Fighting Chance In Sri Lanka Test

Ravindra stands between Sri Lanka and victory in Galle test

Dominant India hammer Bangladesh in series opener

Rohit pleased with India's strong start to busy season