The most recent round of the World Test Championship was rather uneventful, as India and England ended up in a dull draw at Old Trafford, which had little effect on the current points table.
After giving away a significant lead of 311 runs in the first innings, centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar rescued India from losing the five-match series to the home team. This outcome means that the series is still alive as they head into the final Test at the Oval, but there is minimal change in the current standings.
Australia continues to set the standard with an impeccable record: 3 victories from 3 Tests, totaling 36 points, and a 100% points percentage. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka holds the second position, remaining unbeaten with 16 points from two matches. England’s draw at Old Trafford gives them a solid points percentage of 54.17%, placing them third, while India is in fourth, with several teams yet to score any points.
Latest World Test Championship Table:
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Deductions | Points | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 100.00 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 3 | England | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 54.17 |
| 4 | India | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 33.33 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 6 | West Indies | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Although the recent England-India match may not have matched the thrill of their last three encounters, it will be fondly remembered as the game where Joe Root made his mark in cricket history.
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