The first team for the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 has been decided. South Africa has made it to the final by defeating Pakistan by 2 wickets in the first Test played in Centurion. This is South Africa’s first entry into the WTC final.
South Africa’s explosive performance
- Journey to the final:
- South Africa has won 7 out of 11 Test matches in the current cycle, lost 3 and drawn 1.
- Winning percentage: 66.67%.
- Place confirmed in the final:
- By achieving the target of 148 runs against Pakistan, they ensured their place in the final.
- This performance reflects the leadership ability of South African captain Temba Bavuma.
- Points Table Position:
- South Africa now tops the WTC points table.
Exciting race for the other team: India or Australia?
Now all eyes are on the other team to reach the WTC final.
- Australia status:
- Winning percentage: 58.89%.
- Second place in the points table.
- Situation in India:
- Winning percentage: 55.88%.
- Third place in the points table.
How will the Indian team reach the final?
- The five-match Test series between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1.
- If India wins this series 3-1, then it will directly reach the final.
- The fourth test of the series will end on Monday, the result of which may clear the picture of the final.
India has the last chance
- Rohit Sharma leads:
This Test series is the only chance the Indian team has to reach the final. - Australia’s next match:
- Australia has to play two test matches on Sri Lanka tour in January.
- Date and venue of final:
- The final of the WTC 2023-25 will be played in London from 11 to 15 June 2025.
- Both the previous finals were also held in England.
- India lost the finals against New Zealand in 2021 and Australia in 2023.
WTC Points Table: Position of the remaining teams
- New Zealand:
- Winning percentage: 48.21%.
- fourth place.
- Sri Lanka:
- Winning Percentage: 45.45%.
- In fifth place.
- England:
- Winning percentage: 43.18%.
- In sixth place.
- Recently won the test series against New Zealand 2-1.
- Bangladesh:
- Winning Percentage: 31.25%.
- In seventh place.
- Pakistan:
- Winning Percentage: 30.30%.
- In eighth place.
- West Indies:
- Winning percentage: 24.24%.
- At the bottom of the table.
Disappointment for Pakistan and West Indies
- Pakistan has to play the second match of the two-Test series against South Africa from January 3.
- West Indies have had a very poor performance, and are at the bottom of the table.
