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South Africa book WTC Final spot with thrilling win over Pakistan, India's chances slim further

South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final after beating Pakistan in the first of two-match Test series. The Proteas chased down the seemingly modest 148-run target in thrilling fashion, winning by two wickets on the fourth day.

The Times of India

How can India still qualify for 2025 WTC Final

NEW DELHI: The Indian team still has a realistic chance of making it into the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final despite the Gabba Test against Australia ending in a draw on Wednesday.

The Times of India

World Test Championship final scenarios after New Zealand beat England

NEW DELHI: With a three-match Test series between New Zealand and England ending Tuesday, the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is coming to a close. Both teams will not be eligible to compete for the title match at Lord's next year.

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WTC standings scenarios: How India vs Australia 3rd Test could alter World Test Championship

The third Border-Gavaskar Test, a crucial match between India and Australia, begins Saturday at the Gabba. With the series tied at 1-1, the Brisbane Test will likely determine the series victor and the final World Test Championship standings.

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Why Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood was 'whisked away' from Gabba nets

Australia are expected to get a boost in the form of fast bowler Josh Hazlewood returning to the playing eleven to make the home team's pace attack even more penetrative going into the third Test in Brisbane, beginning on Saturday.

The Times of India

'It's time to look ahead': Team India sweats it out in Adelaide - Watch

NEW DELHI: After a humbling 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval, the Indian cricket team wasted no time in regrouping, holding an intense net session in Adelaide on Tuesday. The visitors, who endured consecutive batting collapses against Australia's pace attack, looked determined to rebound in the third…

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'Agar India bahar hoti hai toh ... ': Ex-Pakistan cricketer on Rohit Sharma's WTC Final hopes

NEW DELHI: South Africa claimed the top position in the ICC World Test Championship standings on Monday, displacing Australia following their decisive 109-run victory over Sri Lanka, whilst Team India now occupies third place after their Adelaide Test defeat. South Africa have accumulated 63.33 percentage points from 10 matches, with…

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WTC Final qualification scenarios: How India can qualify after falling behind South Africa and Australia

NEW DELHI: The race to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final has reached a thrilling stage, with South Africa surging to the top of the points table following a commanding 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha.

The Times of India

New No.1 South Africa leave behind Australia, India to spice up race to WTC final

NEW DELHI: South Africa surged to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table on Monday following a resounding 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at St. George's Park in Gqeberha. The win also secured a 2-0 series sweep for the Proteas against the visitors.

The Times of India

Australia return to top of Test championship table

Australia could be in for a World Test Championship final showdown with South Africa next year after Pat Cummins' team returned to the top of the table.

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WTC Final scenarios: India's chances take massive hit after defeat at Adelaide Oval

NEW DELHI: A timid surrender from the Indian team, especially its batters, led to Australia's massive 10-wicket win in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

The Times of India

India slip to third in World Test Championship standings after losing Adelaide Test against Australia

India's 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide on Sunday pushed them down to number three in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, which will decide the two finalists to play in the summit clash next year in June at Lord's.

The Times of India

Ben Stokes asks for clarity on over-rate penalties: 'We would like more communication with the ICC'

England Test captain Ben Stokes voiced his concerns regarding the International Cricket Council's communication with players about over-rate penalties. He believes the ICC should review its over-rate regulations for the World Test Championship.

The Times of India

England’s Ben Stokes demands answers from ICC after latest over-rate sanctions

Ben Stokes has revealed a personal stand-off with the International Cricket Council about over-rate penalties, including his refusal as England captain to sign the relevant post-match paperwork as a protest against the system

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WTC Scenarios: What India need to reach World Test Championship final after New Zealand lost to England

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.

The Times of India

WTC standings after England's win: India maintain top spot, New Zealand's final hopes dented

NEW DELHI: England secured a commanding eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series in Christchurch on Sunday. The victory marked England’s 10th Test win in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the most by any team.

Dynamite News

WTC Points Table: How can team India qualify for final? Qualification scenario explained

The Indian team has won 9 out of 15 test matches in the current cycle, while the team has faced defeat in 5. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Stokes and McCullum need strong start to year that could define Bazball

Three-Test series against familiar foes New Zealand, where they haven’t won 16 years, is taster for even bigger challenges ahead for England

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How have Australia fared so far in the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle

NEW DELHI: Looking to secure a back-to-back World Test Championship final berth, reigning champions Australia collide with powerhouse India in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy that commenced from November 22 in Perth.

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IND vs AUS, Perth Weather and Pitch Report: How will 'unseasonal' rain affect the 1st Test?

NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia kicks off on Friday at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With both teams vying for crucial points to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final next year, the opening match is set to be a pivotal…

Al Jazeera

Australia vs India: BGT match schedule, start times, dates, who to watch

What’s at stake as India face Australia in the five-match Test series? Who are the key players? Al Jazeera answers.

The Guardian - UK

World Test Championship is wide open but England remain on outside

New Zealand’s historic series clean sweep has set up an unexpectedly exciting race to the final at Lord’s next year

The Times of India

Six Indian legends who ended their Test careers in Border Gavaskar Trophy

The Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), which is considered one of the fiercest rivalries in Test cricket, will see another edition unfolding on November 22 in Perth, when Australia will try to end India's decade-long hold on the silverware in a five-Test series.

The Times of India

Focus on BGT for India after New Zealand debacle

NEW DELHI: India suffered their worst home series defeat in their entire Test history on Sunday when they were whitewashed by New Zealand in the three-match series. It was their first 0-3 drubbing at home and it ended their storied 12 years home dominance. India had a stunning run of…

The Times of India

Road to WTC Final: What Team India must do in Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia

NEW DELHI: Following Team India's embarissing home series defeat to New Zealand on Sunday, Rohit Sharma's men relinquished their leading position in the World Test Championship standings, moving to second place.

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