India slip to 6th position on WTC points table
The World Test Championship (WTC) has seen a significant shift in the points table, with India slipping to the sixth position. This change comes after New Zealand’s impressive nine-wicket victory over West Indies in the Wellington Test. The Kiwis have now moved up to the third spot on the table, with an impressive 66.67% of points won. On the other hand, India are struggling at the sixth position, with 48.15% of points won. West Indies, unfortunately, find themselves at the ninth spot, with a mere 4.76% of points won.
The WTC points table is a closely watched metric, as it determines the top teams that will qualify for the final. The championship, which began in 2019, has seen several twists and turns, with teams jostling for position. The current standings are a testament to the competitive nature of Test cricket, with several teams still in contention for a spot in the final.
New Zealand’s victory over West Indies was a dominant one, with the Kiwis dismissing the Caribbean team for a paltry 131 runs in the first innings. The hosts then went on to score 519 runs, with several batsmen making significant contributions. The West Indies team, on the other hand, struggled to make an impact, and were eventually bowled out for 214 runs in the second innings.
India’s slip to the sixth position is a cause for concern, as the team had started the championship on a strong note. However, a series of defeats, including a loss to Australia, has seen the team’s points tally take a hit. The Indian team will need to regroup and come up with a strong strategy to climb back up the points table.
The WTC points table is calculated based on the number of points won by each team, with a maximum of 120 points available per series. The points are awarded as follows: 60 points for a win, 30 points for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. The team with the highest percentage of points won at the end of the championship will be crowned the winner.
The current standings are as follows:
- Australia: 1st position, 82.22% of points won
- South Africa: 2nd position, 71.43% of points won
- New Zealand: 3rd position, 66.67% of points won
- England: 4th position, 56.94% of points won
- Pakistan: 5th position, 52.38% of points won
- India: 6th position, 48.15% of points won
- Sri Lanka: 7th position, 44.44% of points won
- Bangladesh: 8th position, 12.50% of points won
- West Indies: 9th position, 4.76% of points won
The WTC has been a thrilling championship so far, with several teams still in contention for a spot in the final. The upcoming series between India and Australia will be a crucial one, as both teams look to climb up the points table. The series promises to be an exciting one, with both teams boasting of talented players.
In conclusion, India’s slip to the sixth position on the WTC points table is a wake-up call for the team. The team will need to regroup and come up with a strong strategy to climb back up the points table. The WTC championship is far from over, and several teams are still in contention for a spot in the final. As the championship progresses, fans can expect several twists and turns, making for an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
For the latest updates on the World Test Championship, including the points table and upcoming series, visit: https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship
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