India Secures a Historic Victory to Lead ICC World Test Championship

Team India has achieved a significant milestone by defeating Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 by a massive margin of 295 runs. This historic win at the Optus Stadium in Perth not only marked an emphatic start to the series but also propelled India to the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table.

Before the Test, India was ranked second behind Australia with a Points Percentage (PCT) of 58.33%. After this win, India’s PCT has climbed to 61.11%, earning them 12 crucial points. With a total of 110 points from 15 matches, India is now firmly in control of their fate in the race to the WTC final.

India’s Performance in the WTC 2023-25 Cycle

India has played 15 matches in this cycle, winning nine, losing five, and drawing one. Their dominant performance in Perth has set the tone for the remainder of the series, where they aim to solidify their position. India needs to win three out of the remaining four matches and secure at least one draw to ensure qualification for the final without depending on other teams' results.

Updated ICC WTC Points Table

Australia’s Road Ahead

Australia’s loss in Perth has pushed them to second place with a PCT of 57.69%. To qualify for the WTC final, they need to win at least five of their remaining six matches, which include four more Tests in this series and a two-match series in Sri Lanka.

This loss underscores the high stakes of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a series pivotal for both teams’ WTC ambitions.

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