Australia’s Rise in the Points Table
After the conclusion of the fourth Test match between Australia and India in Melbourne, Australia has moved up to second place on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table. With this result, Australia’s points average has increased from 58.89 to 61.46, putting them in a strong position as they head into the final stretch of the series.
India’s Drop in Points Average
On the other hand, India’s points average has dropped from 55.88 to 52.78 following the loss in Melbourne. With only one remaining Test match, India faces an uphill task to maintain or improve their standing in the WTC rankings.
Remaining Matches and Opportunities
India now has just one match left in the series, whereas Australia has three more matches to play. Australia’s favorable position gives them more opportunities to further solidify their place in the standings and possibly challenge for the top spot in the WTC.
South Africa Qualifies for WTC Final
In other news, South Africa has secured their place in the ICC World Test Championship final after defeating Pakistan in the Centurion Test. This victory ensured their qualification for the prestigious final, adding to the excitement of the WTC race.
