A historic win for South Africa in the World Test Championship finals, defeating Australia, saw them rise to 2nd place in the ICC Test Rankings.
South Africa moves to the 2nd spot
A newly updated ICC Test Rankings saw South Africa move to 2nd place, overtaking England in the process. The World Test Championship winners have now overtaken one of the big contenders.
South Africa, coming into these finals, was 3rd in the ICC Rankings with 111 rating points, behind England and Australia. With this victory, South Africa earns 4 points enough to push England to third, who currently have 113 points. Meanwhile, despite losing the WTC finals, Australia stays at the top of the rankings with 123 points.
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As the Test season continues, South Africa will take on Zimbabwe for 2 Tests, Australia will tour the West Indies for 3 Test matches, and England will face India in a 5-match Test series. By the end of August, there could be a massive shake-up in the ICC Test Rankings.
Check out the newly updated test ranking after WTC finals 2025
Temba Bavuma and South Africa made history by capturing their first ICC trophy since 1998. It was a memorable moment at the home of cricket, chasing 283 runs led by Aiden Markram’s historic 4th-innings century, along with Captain Temba Bavuma’s gritty knock. Kagiso Rabada’s 9-wicket haul and Lungi Ngidi’s key role in dismissing Steve Smith were some major highlights in this historic win.
With this win, Temba Bavuma became the first-ever captain in the Test format to remain undefeated in his first 10 matches as captain. Temba's historic achievement continues to shape his legacy as he leads South Africa to their first major title in 27 years.
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India Target Strong Start vs England
The next World Test Championship cycle begins. India will be looking to start strong against England. Currently, India sits at the 4th spot with 105 points in the rankings, and a series win against England could push them into the top 2. Stay tuned for updates on the India tour of England 2025.
