Australia’s decisive victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, after humiliating the Proteas in two days to a six-wicket victory in Brisbane, cemented their position at the top of the Table WTCwhile pushing South Africa to fourth place.
With a winning percentage of 78.57%, the Australians are far ahead of second-placed India with 58.93%, followed by Sri Lanka (53.33%), which overtook third-placed South Africa. South as their winning percentage dropped to 50%. .
Pat Cummins-led Australia have five Tests left to play in the qualifying period for the current WTC cycle – the third and final Test against South Africa at home and a four-Test series on their tour of India in February-March next year. , which is crucial for Rohit Sharma & Co’s chances of qualifying for the summit clash.
India lost the first WTC Final to New Zealand.
India beat Bangladesh 2-0 in their last away Test series and will next host Sri Lanka and New Zealand, respectively, for back-to-back white-ball tours. This will be followed by the four-Test home series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.