The India Cricket Team made a sensational comeback in the IND vs SA 2nd Test in Cape Town to top the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. After the IND vs SA 1st Test loss, India slipped to the 6th position. But now after a 7 wicket victory in the New Year’s Test, Rohit Sharma and Co are flying high at the top spot.
India breached the fortress Cape Town on their 7th attempt to clinch a sensational victory. In fact, such was India’s dominance that the Cape Town Test is the shortest ever test, after ending in 1.5 days. With India levelling the series at 1-1, Team India climbed up the rankings to take back the top spot.
Current WTC Standings
| POS | TEAM | PCT (%) | PTS | W | L | D | PEN |
| 1 | India | 54.16 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -2 |
| 2 | South Africa | 50.00 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 50.00 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Australia | 50.00 | 42 | 4 | 2 | 1 | -10 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 50.00 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 45.83 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 7 | West Indies | 16.67 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | England | 15.00 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -19 |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Prior to the start of the series, India were in pole position. But South Africa after their dominance in the Boxing Day test climbed up the charts to take the top spot while India slipped to the 6th spot, one position below Pakistan.
But India came with all guns blazing in the IND vs SA 2nd Test. They bundled the hosts for 55 in the first innings. South Africa fought back a little in their second innings, but India chased down the mere target of 79 with ease to clinch a 7 wicket victory and level the series.
India’s top spot in the WTC Standings is now dependent on the outcome of the PAK vs AUS Sydney Test. If the match results in a draw, India will retain their top spot.
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