Australia’s dominant performance in the second Test of the ongoing five-match series at Adelaide Oval has propelled them back to the top of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) points table.
The Kangaroos defeated India by 10 wickets on Sunday in a thrilling pink-ball Test that ended in less than three days.
Australia, who took a lead of 157 runs in the first innings, bowled out India for just 175 runs in the second innings.
The Australians then comfortably chased down the target of 19 runs in just 3.2 overs without losing a wicket.
This comprehensive victory allows Pat Cummins and co. regain first position in the WTC classification, with a percentage of 60.71%.
India’s second consecutive defeat in a day-night Test in Adelaide saw India slip to third place in the points table with a percentage of 57.29%.
South Africa have moved up to second place with 59.26% and will overtake Australia if they can beat Sri Lanka in the ongoing second Test at St. Patrick’s Park.
England, fresh from a massive 323-run victory over New Zealand in the second Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington, are in fifth place with a win percentage of 45.24%.
The Kiwis, the 2021 WTC champions, dropped to sixth place after their heavy defeat to England.
Pakistan are in seventh place with 33.33%, having gained 10 points from 10 matches, while Bangladesh are in eighth place with 31.25% and eight points from 12 matches.
West Indies are in ninth place, with 32 points from 11 matches, with a win percentage of 24.24%.
Australia’s victory was driven by Mitchell Starc’s remarkable six-wicket haul and Pat Cummins’ five-wicket performance.
Starc’s dismissal of Rishabh Pant in the opening of Day 3 marked the beginning of India’s downfall.
Despite Nitish Rana’s valiant effort, India’s resistance crumbled, allowing Australia to end the match with ease.
Travis Head was named man of the match for his impressive 140 in Australia’s first innings. With the series tied at 1-1, the third Test is scheduled for December 14-18.
