South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 233 runs to finish second in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. This victory not only raised their hopes of reaching the final, but also changed the situation for India and Australia. Let us know in this article what impact this spectacular victory of South Africa has on the World Test Championship.
A look at the WTC points table
South Africa made a big leap
South Africa captured the second position with 59.26 percent points with their victory. Marco Jansen’s brilliant performance and Temba Bavuma-Tristan Stubbs partnership played an important role in their success.
India’s position
- India is at the top with 61.11 percent points.
- If they maintain their performance against Australia, then their reaching the final is almost certain.
Australia’s struggle
- Australia is currently in third place.
- Their performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy can keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
Main reasons for South Africa’s victory
Marco Jansen’s record performance
Marco Jansen destroyed Sri Lanka’s batting by taking 10 wickets. He gave the best performance of his career by taking 7 wickets in the second innings.
Bavuma and Stubbs’ partnership
- Temba Bavuma scored 113 runs.
- Tristan Stubbs played an innings of 122 runs.
- Both of them together put the team in a strong position by making a partnership of 249 runs.
Race for the final: Team position
India’s chances
India will have to win the next few matches to reach the final. A good performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will strengthen their claim.
Australia’s future
Australia will have to perform brilliantly in the series against India. If they want to move up in the points table, then winning every match is necessary.
Difficulties for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s defeat has pushed them to the fifth position. Now the path to the final has become difficult for them.
Current WTC Points Table
| Position | Team | Match | Win | Loss | Draw | Points | Percentage (%) |
|——-|————-|——|——|——|——|——|——|————–|
| 1 | India | 15 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 106 | 61.11 |
| 2 | South Africa | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 64 | 59.26 |
| 3 | Australia | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 90 | 57.69 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 72 | 54.55 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 60 | 50.00 |
Importance of WTC Final
Why is WTC Final special?
- This is the pinnacle match of Test cricket.
- Any team can prove its supremacy in Test cricket by winning it.
Probable teams in the final
India, South Africa and Australia are the strongest contenders. Sri Lanka now needs a miracle.
Importance of upcoming matches
India vs Australia
- This series will decide the direction of the WTC final. – India will have to maintain its lead.
South Africa vs Pakistan
The series against Pakistan will be decisive for South Africa.
Impact of Sri Lanka’s defeat
- Sri Lanka slipped from third place to fifth.
- Their weak batting and bowling performance were the major reasons for their defeat.
Our opinion
This victory of South Africa is making the race for the WTC final more exciting. The result of the series between India and Australia will decide the face of the final.
FAQs
1. When and where will the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) be held?
The WTC final will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
2. What will India have to do to reach the final?
India will have to defeat Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and maintain its lead.
3. What impact has South Africa’s victory had on Australia?
This victory has pushed Australia to the third position in the points table.
4. What is the probability of Sri Lanka reaching the final?
Now it has become very difficult for them to reach the final.
5. Which team’s performance is the most impressive in the WTC points table?
India and South Africa’s performance has been the most impressive so far