South Africa Joins the Race for WTC 2025 Final, Threatening India and Australia Chances

As the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) final approaches, the points table is heating up, with South Africa emerging as a major contender. Historically, India and Australia were the front-runners, but now, South Africa’s recent victory has added serious competition, creating significant pressure for both teams.

South Africa’s Dramatic Rise

In a stunning turn of events, South Africa has leaped to second place in the WTC standings after defeating Sri Lanka by a massive 233 runs in the first Test of their ongoing two-match series. Before this win, South Africa was in 5th position, but their PCT (percentage points) score has now surged from 54.17% to 59.25%. This victory has seen them leapfrog Australia, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand, positioning them as a serious threat to the top two spots.

India and Australia in Danger

With South Africa’s impressive climb, the race for the WTC final has become even more intense. India and Australia, currently battling it out in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, were seen as the likely finalists. But now, both teams are at risk of losing their spots as South Africa eyes the top two positions.

Currently, Australia holds the third position, just behind South Africa, and only the top two teams in the WTC standings will make it to the final. South Africa has three more matches left in this cycle, including one against Sri Lanka and two against Pakistan. If they win all three, it will leave India and Australia fighting for just one remaining spot in the final.

A Thrilling Final Stretch Ahead

With South Africa’s rise, the battle for the WTC final has become unpredictable. India and Australia will need to secure crucial wins in their ongoing series to hold on to their positions. The final few months of the 2023-25 WTC cycle promise to be an exciting and highly competitive race to the final.