[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]India secures the top position in the ICC World Test Championship rankings, according to the latest release from the governing body of international cricket. The Men in Blue ascended to the pinnacle after New Zealand triumphed over Australia in the initial Test in Wellington, causing the former champions to descend to the second position.
Previously, the Kiwis held the lead with a points percentage of 75, but they now find themselves in the second spot as India garnered 62 points from 8 matches, propelling them to the forefront with a robust points percentage of 64.58.
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In the upcoming weeks, Australia has an opportunity to reclaim the lead if England emerges victorious in the next Test in Dharamsala against India.
According to the most recent ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 rankings, Bangladesh occupies the fourth position, followed by Pakistan in fifth place. The West Indies holds the sixth spot, followed by South Africa at seventh, with England and Sri Lanka rounding out the rankings at eighth and ninth positions, respectively.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]