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The ICC Test mace (Photo Source: X) With each Test unfolding in the home stretch of the World Test Championship's (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, the equation keeps changing in the WTC leaderboard, which at present is headed by India, who face a serious challenge from No. 2 South Africa and third-placed Australia. New Zealand's defeat against England in the first Test at Christchurch may not have changed the top three standings, but it has made the contest for a place in the top two between India, South Africa and Australia more challenging. The WTC final, which is scheduled for June 2025 at Lord's, is contested between the teams that finish in the top two of the table at the end of the two-year cycle.CURRENT WTC STANDINGS (TOP 5)1. India - Points 110, PCT 61.112. South Africa - Points 64, PCT 59.263...

NEW DELHI: Paceman Marco Jansen delivered a remarkable bowling performance, leading South Africa to a commanding position after Sri Lanka were dismissed for their lowest Test score of 42 on Thursday at Kingsmead, Durban.The towering left-arm fast bowler claimed seven wickets for 13 runs, as Sri Lanka's innings lasted merely 13.5 overs, marking the second-briefest completed Test innings in cricket history.South Africa established a first-innings advantage of 149 runs, despite their modest total of 191. They later extended their lead to 281 runs, reaching 132 for three in their second innings.The 2.06-metre-tall Jansen, despite initial difficulties with rhythm after his three-month break, displayed exceptional skill. Kagiso Rabada initiated the breakthrough, dismissing Dimuth Karunaratne, be...

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WTC Scenarios: What India need to reach World Test Championship final after New Zealand lost to England | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa in control after Sri Lanka crash to 42 all out in first Test | Cricket News – Times of India