Updated WTC 2023-25 points table after South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test

Here is the updated points table of the World Test Championship (WTC) after South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test match.

South Africa has gained a massive advantage in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table after securing crucial points in the South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test.

The Proteas won the match on November 30 by 233 runs at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium. South Africa is still in contention for the WTC 2025 final, with India and Australia occupying the top two positions

Updated WTC 2023-25 points table

Taking over Australia, South Africa is now second on the points table with a percentage of 59.26, asserting that they are one of the two teams that can qualify for the WTC final. They could also dethrone India if they continue their strong form in the next game against Sri Lanka, while India must win their next match against Australia.

Pos	Team	Played	Won	Lost	Draw	Ded	Points	Pct
1	India	15	9	5	1	2	110	61.11
2	South Africa	9	5	3	1	0	64	59.26
3	Australia	13	8	4	1	10	90	57.69
4	New Zealand	11	6	5	0	0	72	54.55
5	Sri Lanka	10	5	5	0	0	60	50
6	England	19	9	9	1	19	93	40.79
7	Pakistan	10	4	6	0	8	40	33.33
8	West Indies	10	2	6	2	0	32	26.67
9	Bangladesh	11	3	8	0	3	33	25

India’s chances to qualify for WTC 2025 final

If India wins the five-match Test series against Australia by a margin of 4-0 or 5-0, Rohit Sharma’s team would have a percentage point above 65%. India have strong challenge from South Africa, if they win all the matches, India will find it dificult to qualify. India on thier part have to win all matches against Australia.