Australia seized a win over Pakistan by eight runs in the third Test at Sydney’s Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday, January 6. This impressive feat earned them valuable points for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. By the fourth day of the Test match, the Aussies secured a 3-0 sweep. Meanwhile, Pakistan endured their 17th consecutive Test defeat in Australia.
The World Test Championship 2023-25’s points tally post-Australia-vs-Pakistan SCG Test shows Australia in first place. They’ve collected 54 points and a points percentage (PCT) of 50. Their record? Eight matches played, five wins, two losses, and one draw.
Pakistan is presently ranked sixth with 22 points and a PCT of 36.66, following three straight Test losses. They have previously won two Test matches against Sri Lanka in July 2023.
Regarding the SCG Test, Pakistan resumed play at 68/7 on Day 4. In their second innings, they were knocked out for 115 in 43.1 overs by Nathan Lyon with 3/36 and Josh Hazlewood with 4/16. Mohammad Rizwan, who was undefeated on six overnight, added 28 for Pakistan.
The fact that all-rounder Aamer Jamal won Player of the Match after amassing 82 runs and taking six wickets offered little solace to the visitors.
India spot in World Test Championship points table after Cape Town win
India ranks second in the World Test Championship 2023-25 scoreboard. They hold 26 points and a 54.16 PCT. Two out of their four Tests were victorious in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, one loss, one draw. History was made in Cape Town recently as the first Asian team to win a Test match at this location.
Third place in the World Test Championship points goes to South Africa, holding 12 points and a 50 PCT. They dominated India in the initial Centurion Test, winning by an innings and 32 runs. However, they faltered on Cape Town’s initial day, scoring 55 and conceding a defeat early on Day 2.
South Africa’s cricket team, the “Proteas,” leads the World Test Championship 2023-25 points table. New Zealand is hot on their heels, also scoring 12 points with a PCT of 50. Meanwhile, Bangladesh matches them in points and PCT, landing in fifth place.
The last three spots are held by the West Indies, England, and Sri Lanka. The Windies have earned four points with a 16.67 PCT. England’s nine points come with a 15 PCT. And Sri Lanka? They’ve had a tough time. They lost their first two games and have no points yet.