Australia has reclaimed the top position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings following a dominant performance over India in the second Test of their ongoing series, held in Adelaide. After a challenging start to the series, Australia responded with a resounding victory, not only taking a crucial 10-wicket win but also boosting their position in the WTC table.
The match, which spanned from December 6th to 8th, was a significant turnaround for Australia after losing the first Test. India, who had come into the second Test with a 1-0 series lead, won the toss and chose to bat.
However, they were quickly undone by Australia’s bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc, who claimed six wickets to dismiss India for just 180 in their first innings. Australia responded with a solid total of 337, thanks to a stellar 140-run knock from Travis Head, while India’s bowlers struggled to make an impact despite strong performances from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj.
In their second innings, India faltered again, managing only 175 runs. Australia needed just 19 runs to win, and they easily completed the chase without losing a wicket, securing a commanding victory and taking control of the series.
This victory propelled Australia back to the top of the WTC standings, a crucial milestone as they aim to qualify for the final in 2025. With a point percentage of 57.69% from 13 matches, Australia surpassed India, who are currently second in the standings with 61.11%. The win also demonstrated Australia’s depth and resilience, especially with standout performances from both the batting and bowling units, ensuring their return to the summit after India had briefly displaced them.
This win has added further momentum to Australia’s campaign in the 2023-25 World Test Championship, and with several crucial matches remaining, they will look to maintain their position and solidify their place in the final. The next few matches in the series against India will be crucial for both teams, as they continue their push for a spot at the top of the WTC standings.