Updated WTC 2023-25 Points Table After Australia Beat India in 4th Test
Australia won by 184 runs in the fourth Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG. They beat India. This win significantly updated the WTC 2023-25 points table. India lost but stayed third in the standings. Australia solidified their second spot.
Australia, led by Pat Cummins, set India a daunting target of 340 runs to chase on the final day. However, Rohit Sharma’s men struggled against the Aussies, scoring just 155 runs in 79.1 overs.
India Drops to 52.78 PCT%, Retains 3rd Position
India’s loss dropped their PCT% from 55.88 to 52.78. They stay third in the WTC standings. It is India’s first loss to Australia in a Boxing Day Test in 13 years. This hurts their chances of qualifying for the WTC final.
Australia Boosts PCT% to 61.46, Stays at 2nd
Australia’s win raised their PCT% from 58.89 to 61.46. It strengthened their hold on second place in the standings. This win keeps Australia in a good spot to qualify for the WTC final. But, they need to be consistent in their remaining matches to secure their spot.
South Africa’s Position: Topping the Table
South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, reached the WTC final. They beat Pakistan by 2 wickets in the first Test at Centurion. They sit comfortably at the top of the table with a PCT% of 66.67.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Ded | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ( Q ) | South Africa | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 88 | 66.67 |
| 2 | Australia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 118 | 61.46 |
| 3 | India | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 114 | 52.78 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 81 | 48.21 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 45.45 |
| 6 | England | 22 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 114 | 43.18 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 31.25 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 30.30 |
| 9 | West Indies | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 24.24 |
If South Africa wins their second Test against Pakistan, they will top the table. The Test is in Cape Town from January 3-7, 2025. Australia must lose at least one of their last three matches.
Remaining Fixtures for Australia and India
Australia’s Remaining Matches:
- 5th Test vs India – Sydney Cricket Ground (Jan 3-7, 2025)
- Two-Test Series vs Sri Lanka – Galle International Stadium (Jan 29-Feb 6, 2025)
India’s Remaining Match:
- 5th Test vs Australia – Sydney Cricket Ground (Jan 3-7, 2025)
India’s Path to WTC Final
For India to qualify for the WTC final:
- India must beat Australia in the Sydney Test, and…
- Sri Lanka must whitewash Australia in the two-Test series in January-February 2025.
This would let India overtake Australia and finish second. Then, they would face South Africa in the final.
Australia’s win over India in the 4th Test has secured their spot in the WTC 2023-25 standings. India now faces a tough fight to stay in contention for the WTC final. With South Africa already qualified, the final spot will likely depend on the Sydney Test and Australia’s games against Sri Lanka.
