How does WTC table look after South Africa’s clean sweep over Sri Lanka?

Dean Elgar’s South Africa on Monday completed their clean sweep over Sri Lanka by visiting the visitors by 332 runs in the second Test at St George’s Oval, Port Elizabeth. The Proteas had won the first Test by 220 runs. 

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After winning the series 2-0, South Africa have climbed to the second spot on the World Test Championship table with a winning percentage of 71.42. They are behind Australia who have won five Test matches and drawn two. 

The Proteas winning also played in India’s advantage. Rohit Sharma and co now occupy the third spot with 77 points and a winning percentage of 58.33. 

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Pakistan, after their home loss against Australia, have slipped behind India. Babar Azam’s men have won three Tests out of the seven played and have a winning percentage of 52.38. They have lost two games and have an equal number of draws.

Sri Lanka, who had faced a crushing series defeat to Rohit Sharma’s India, are fifth with a winningpercentage of 50. Having won only one out of the 12 Tests played so far, Joe Root’s England is at the bottom of the WTC points table. 

How are the WTC rankings determined?

Unlike last cycle (2019-21), where rankings were based on the points earned, this year the positions will be determined on the percentage of available points collected. 

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“No matter the length of the series, each Test will now see 12 points awarded for a win, four for a draw and six for a tie. Hence, a five-Test series will have a total of 60 points available and a two-Test series a maximum of 24,” ICC says. 

In this system cancellation of any matches or series for any reason does not directly impact the points table.