WTC: 14 Test series are pending in the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle with eight teams in contention. (REUTERS)The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle is approaching a close finish as the teams build towards qualification with six months of league-stage action remaining.
Earlier this week, South Africa marginally improved their standings after securing a 1-0 series win over West Indies. However, the Proteas remain fifth on the standings with a points percentage (PCT) of 38.9. India and defending champions Australia are currently in the top two spots with PCTs of 68.5 and 62.5 respectively. New Zealand (50.0) and Sri Lanka (50.0) comprise the top four. The Lankans hold the edge over the Kiwis currently based on the tie-breaker of more away wins.
As of August 19, 2024, 14 Test series are pending in the WTC 2023-25 cycle with eight teams in contention. With only four Tests left and a current PCT of 20, West Indies have been knocked out of the race for the next year’s WTC final at Lord’s.
Here is a look at the WTC 2023-25 points table standings and the remaining fixtures:
|
Rank
|
Team
|
Matches |
Point Deductions
|
Pts. Contested
|
Pts. Won
|
PCT
|
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| P | W | L | D | ||||||
| 1 | India | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 108 | 74 | 68.5 |
| 2 | Australia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 144 | 90 | 62.5 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 36 | 50 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 24 | 50 |
| 5 | South Africa | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 28 | 38.9 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 22 | 36.7 |
| 7 | England | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 156 | 57 | 36.5 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 12 | 25 |
| 9 | West Indies | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 108 | 20 | 18.5 |
World Test Championship 2023-25 remaining match fixtures
21-25 August, 2024: 1st Test, Rawalpindi
30 August – 3 September 2024: 2nd Test, Rawalpindi
21-25 August, 2024: 1st Test, Old Trafford, Manchester
29 August – 2 September 2024: 2nd Test, Lord’s – London
6-10 September 2024: 3rd Test, The Oval – London
18-22 September, 2024: 1st Test, Galle
26-30 September, 2024: 2nd Test, Galle
19-23 September, 2024: 1st Test, Chennai
27 September – 1 October, 2024: 2nd Test, Kanpur
7-11 October, 2024: 1st Test, Multan
15-19 October, 2024: 2nd Test, Karachi
24-28 October, 2024: 3rd Test, Rawalpindi
16-20 October, 2024: 1st Test, Bengaluru
24-28 October, 2024: 2nd Test, Pune
1-5 November, 2024: 3rd Test, Mumbai
October-November, 2024: Two Tests
22-26 November, 2024: 1st Test, Perth
6-10 December, 2024: 2nd Test, Adelaide
14-18 December, 2024: 3rd Test, Brisbane
26-30 Decemeber, 2024: 4th Test, Melbourne
January 3-7, 2024: 5th Test, Sydney
22-26 November, 2024: 1st Test, North Sound
30 November – 4 December 2024: 2nd Test, Kingston
27 November – 1 December, 2024: 1st Test, Durban
5-9 December, 2024: 2nd Test, Gqeberha
28 November – 2 December, 2024: 1st Test, Christchurch
6-10 December, 2024: 2nd Test, Wellington
14-18 December, 2024: 3rd Test, Hamilton
26-30 December, 2024: 1st Test, Centurion
3-7 January, 2025: 2nd Test, Cape Town
16-20 January, 2025: Karachi
24-28 January, 2025: Multan
January-February 2025: Two Tests
World Test Championship 2023-25 Final
June 2025: TBD v TBD – Lord’s
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