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After a stunning defeat against England in the first Test match of the series in Hyderabad, India finds itself facing a setback in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. The loss has caused India to drop to the fifth position in the rankings.
The match in Hyderabad witnessed a thrilling contest between India and England, where the visitors emerged victorious by 28 runs. This defeat has led to a reshuffling in the WTC points table, with India now occupying the fifth spot.
As per the latest update, Australia continues to dominate the WTC points table, holding the top position. Despite their recent loss to the West Indies, Australia has secured victories in six out of ten matches, with three losses and one draw, accumulating 66 points at a percentage of 55.00.
On the other hand, India's recent performance has resulted in a drop in their percentage points to 43.33. The team has won two out of five matches, suffered two defeats, and managed to draw one. This marks India's second loss in the ongoing WTC championship, with their previous defeat coming against South Africa in a single Test match.
Interestingly, besides Australia, the teams from South Africa, New Zealand, and Bangladesh are all tied at the top with a percentage of 50.00 each. This further intensifies the competition in the WTC as multiple teams are closely positioned with the same percentage of points.
The WTC Points Table as of now:
1. Australia: Played 10, Won 6, Lost 3, Drawn 1, Points 66, Percentage 55.00
2. South Africa: Played 2, Won 1, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 12, Percentage 50.00
3. New Zealand: Played 2, Won 1, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 12, Percentage 50.00
4. Bangladesh: Played 2, Won 1, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 12, Percentage 50.00
5. India: Played 5, Won 2, Lost 2, Drawn 1, Points 26, Percentage 43.33
6. Pakistan: Played 5, Won 2, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 22, Percentage 36.66
7. England: Played 6, Won 3, Lost 2, Drawn 1, Points 21, Percentage 29.16
8. Sri Lanka: Played 2, Won 0, Lost 2, Drawn 0, Points 0, Percentage 0.00
India's recent defeat highlights the competitiveness of the World Test Championship, and the team will be eager to bounce back in the upcoming matches to regain its position in the points table.
