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Updated World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa Defeat Pakistan - What Does It Mean For India?

South Africa booked their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final after a gritty two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test match in Centurion on Sunday. It was a brilliant show of resilience from the South Africa tail-enders as Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen stitched together a sensational partnership to guide their team to victory. As a result, South Africa remain on top of the WTC points table with the PCT of 66.67. The fight for the second spot continues with Australia (58.89) slightly ahead of India (55.88) with two matches remaining in their ongoing Test series. New Zealand are fourth in the list with a PCT of 48.21 while Sri Lanka are currently fifth with 45.45.

South Africa edge Pakistan to test win in dramatic finish

:Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes on Sunday as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year's World Test Championship final.

"Joke Of The Year": Babar Azam's T20I Cricketer Of The Year Nomination Stuns Fans

Arshdeep Singh who starred in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph joins Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, Pakistan's Babar Azam and Australia's Travis Head as nominees for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year, according to the ICC. Arshdeep Singh has stepped up as India's primary pacer in the T20I format, especially with Jasprit Bumrah being selectively picked for T20Is due to his commitments in Tests and ODIs. Arshdeep's prowess is evident from his impressive tally of 36 wickets over the years, the second-best by an Indian player in Men's T20Is, just behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 37 wickets in 2022.

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4, Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4, Live Updates: South Africa resume the fourth day of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan from 27/3 in Centurion. Currently, Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram are standing unbeaten at the crease as the Proteas need 121 runs more to win the match. Earlier, Pacers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shehzad raised hopes of a rare Test win for Pakistan. South Africa were set a target of 148 runs to win after bowling Pakistan out for 237 in their second innings. Left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen took six wickets for 52 runs, while Saud Shakeel made 84 for Pakistan. (Live Scorecard)

Nitish Kumar Reddy Teases Mohammed Siraj Over Iconic "Only Believe In Jassi Bhai" Meme. Post Viral

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy thanked teammate Mohammed Siraj after the pacer played a big hand in the youngster registering his maiden Test century in the ongoing 4th Test against Australia on Saturday. For the unversed, Reddy was unbeaten on 99 when Siraj, India's tail-ender, walked out to bat following Jasprit Bumrah's dismissal. Australia captain Pat Cummins dismissed Jasprit Bumrah for a duck on the third ball of the 114th over, raising doubts over Reddy's century. Siraj was the final India batter to walk out to the middle and he needed to survive three balls from Cummins' over before Reddy could have the strike back.

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shehzad Lead Pak Fightback As SA Slump To 27/3 In Chase

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Pacers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shehzad raised hopes of a rare Test win for Pakistan against South Africa in the opening match at Centurion on Saturday. Chasing 148 to win, the Proteas were reduced to 27/3 with Abbas (2/3) and Khurram (1/22) rattling the top order. Aiden Markram, who hit 89 in the first innings, was unbeaten on 22 while captain Temba Bavuma (0*) played one ball before stumps were called on rain-hit day. South Africa were set a target of 148 runs to win after bowling Pakistan out for 237 in their second innings. Left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen took six wickets for 52 runs, while Saud Shakeel made 84 for Pakistan. (Scorecard)

Inspired By Mohammed Siraj, Now Babar Azam Takes Up 'Bail-Switching' Trend

A new phenomenon seems to have taken over the world of cricket. Once started by Stuart Broad, the act of switching bails as a form of superstition to change the luck towards yourself has been a tactic now employed by both India and Australia during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. Now, it seems as if Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam has caught on to the trend, doing a bail-switch during the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at Centurion.

1st Test: Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad Rock South Africa At Start Of Chase

Pakistan opening bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad struck three blows late on the third afternoon as South Africa set out in pursuit of 148 runs to win the first Test at SuperSport Park on Saturday. South Africa were reeling at 27 for three at the close, 121 runs short of a victory which would clinch them a place in the World Test championship final in England next June. Abbas took two wickets for three runs in four immaculate overs of swing bowling, dismissing Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs, while Shahzad trapped Ryan Rickelton.

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Updated World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa Defeat Pakistan - What Does It Mean For India?

South Africa edge Pakistan to test win in dramatic finish

"Joke Of The Year": Babar Azam's T20I Cricketer Of The Year Nomination Stuns Fans

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4, Live Score Updates

Nitish Kumar Reddy Teases Mohammed Siraj Over Iconic "Only Believe In Jassi Bhai" Meme. Post Viral

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shehzad Lead Pak Fightback As SA Slump To 27/3 In Chase

Inspired By Mohammed Siraj, Now Babar Azam Takes Up 'Bail-Switching' Trend

1st Test: Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad Rock South Africa At Start Of Chase