WTC Points Table: India Moves To Top; Check Latest Standings
Mar 03, 2024, 14:19 IST
Trisha Pathak
Team India has moved to the first place in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after Australia defeated New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington.
In the two-match Test series, Australia took a 1-0 lead against New Zealand with a 172-run win at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. However, Australia's victory against New Zealand helped India reach the top of the WTC points table.
New Zealand's defeat against Australia means they have 36 points in five matches. Their loss reduced their points percentage (PCT) to 60, below India's 64.58.
If India wins the five-match Test series against England in Dharamshala, they can extend their lead at the top. Their PCT will reach 68.51 if they win against England.
If that happens, India will stay at the top even if New Zealand wins the second Test in Christchurch.
India's upcoming schedule in WTC cycle
England tour of India 2024 Five Tests - January/February 2024 Bangladesh Tour of India 2024 Two Tests - September/October 2024 New Zealand tour of India 2024 Three Tests - October/November 2024 India tour of Australia (Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25) Five Tests - November 2024 - January 2025