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World Test Championship Final Qualification Scenarios For All Teams And Updated Table After NZ's Win Over England

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is reaching its business end. A three-match Test series between New Zealand and England concluded on Tuesday with both teams out of contention for the title clash at Lord's next year. The state of play currently sees India and Australia, the last year's finalists, fighting it out to make it to the finals during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy while South Africa await Pakistan challenge at home. Here is the updated World Test Championship points table after New Zealand's win over England.

How India Can Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Gabba Test vs Australia Is Washed Out - Explained

The race for places in the World Test Championship (WTC) final is heating up with four teams -- South Africa, India, Australia and Sri Lanka -- currently in contention. Currently, South Africa top the WTC table ahead of Australia and India in the the second and third spot, respectively. India and Australia are currently squaring off in a five-match series, with the scores 1-1 after two Tests. South Africa, on the other hand, are set to play two Tests against Pakistan at home, starting from Boxing Day (December 26).

Niroshan Dickwella Cleared To Play All Forms Of Cricket Following Ban For Doping

Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella, who was banned for three years due to alleged anti-doping violations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats, according to the ICC. The 31-year-old cricketer received a three-year suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance during a random anti-doping test. The ban, imposed by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA), took effect in August 2024. However, Dickwella appealed the ban and submitted evidence to demonstrate that no banned substances were consumed during the "competition period" and that the identified substance was unrelated to "enhancing sports performance."

World Test Championship Final Qualification: With 10 Games To Go, All Possible Scenarios Explained

With 10 Tests remaining in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, several teams remain in contention for a place in the top two, although no team is guaranteed a spot just yet, as per ESPNcricinfo. South Africa, leading the table with a percentage of 63.33, have two home matches against Pakistan remaining. Their recent 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka has put them in a strong position. To secure a spot in the final, they need to win just one of their upcoming Tests against Pakistan. A 1-1 series result would leave them at 61.11 percent, with only India or Australia in a position to overtake them.

ICC World Test Championship Schedule: A Look At India, Australia, South Africa's Remaining Matches

Australia topped the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings while India slipped to number three after the visitors succumbed to a 10-wicket loss to the Aussies during the second Test at Adelaide Oval. As the current 2023-25 WTC cycle reaches its end, each match will have severe implications. A win or loss by one team could spoil the party for the other. Let us have a look at the current state of play in the ICC WTC 2023-25 cycle.

Temba Bavuma Praises Team Effort After South Africa Seal Series Win

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team's 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. "For a lot of the guys it was a proper taste of what Test cricket is about," said Bavuma of a hard-fought match which went into the fifth day. "It's rare when you get to play for five days and it's also rare when the game is always in the balance. There were times when we were on top and times when Sri Lanka were getting the momentum on their side."

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa's Big Win vs Sri Lanka - What Does It Mean For India?

South Africa moved to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, damaging the Sanath Jayasuriya-coached side's aspirations for qualifying for the WTC final with a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Monday. The win secured a dominant 2-0 series victory for the Proteas, who dethroned WTC table toppers Australia to claim the top spot. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are now fourth in the running for a spot in the final and will be playing Australia in a two-game Test series in January. Sri Lanka entered this match with a point to prove, especially after a crushing 233-run defeat in the first Test in Durban, where they were bowled out for a record low of 42 in the first innings. After winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat first but found themselves in early trouble before captain Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton steadied the ship with a vital 133-run partnership.

Sri Lanka Battle Hard To Stay In Second Test Against South Africa

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis kept Sri Lanka's hopes alive on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Sunday. Captain De Silva and Mendis, Sri Lanka's last recognised batsmen, shared an unbeaten partnership of 83 as Sri Lanka, set 348 to win, reached 205 for five at the close. South Africa seemed on target for an early win to complete a 2-0 series clean sweep when Sri Lanka slumped to 122 for five, with fast bowler Dane Paterson and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj taking two wickets each. But De Silva and Mendis, who both finished on 39 not out, not only blunted the South African bowling attack but kept the score moving at better than four runs an over.

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World Test Championship Final Qualification Scenarios For All Teams And Updated Table After NZ's Win Over England

How India Can Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Gabba Test vs Australia Is Washed Out - Explained

Niroshan Dickwella Cleared To Play All Forms Of Cricket Following Ban For Doping

World Test Championship Final Qualification: With 10 Games To Go, All Possible Scenarios Explained

ICC World Test Championship Schedule: A Look At India, Australia, South Africa's Remaining Matches

Temba Bavuma Praises Team Effort After South Africa Seal Series Win

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa's Big Win vs Sri Lanka - What Does It Mean For India?

Sri Lanka Battle Hard To Stay In Second Test Against South Africa