England remain at the bottom spot in WTC standings despite big win over West Indies; India maintain top position

In a dominating display, England clinched a resounding victory against West Indies in the first test of the three-match series at Lord’s, part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. England triumphed with a substantial margin of 114 runs and an innings, marking a significant achievement for the team.

England struggles at the bottom of the World Test Championship points table

Despite their commendable win against the West Indies,  England are positioned at the bottom of the current points table for the 3rd edition of the WTC.  England have been one of the most active teams in this championship, having played eleven matches, second only to Australia‘s twelve matches. Out of these, England have secured victories in four matches and suffered defeats in six encounters with one tied match. The team faced a devastating setback earlier this year during their tour of India in January 2024, where they succumbed to a series loss, facing defeats in  four out of five matches.

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India’s dominance and upcoming challenges in the WTC

India are currently at the top of the points table in WTC with 74 points, showcasing their formidable performance in the championship so far. Having played nine matches, India have emerged victorious in six games and suffered defeats in two with one draw. India’s consistent performance placed them in a strong position as they aim to secure a spot in the WTC final in June 2025, having been finalists in both the 1st and 2nd editions but narrowly missing out on the title.

Looking ahead, India are gearing up for an intense schedule of upcoming matches. They are scheduled to play 10 Tests in total, including two matches against Bangladesh starting from September 2024, followed by a series of three matches against New Zealand commencing in October 2024. The highlight of their schedule will be a five-match series against former WTC winners Australia, starting in November 2024 and concluding in January 2025.

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July 15, 2024 at 08:45AM