World Test Championship
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Nathan Lyon shatters another Ashwin feat as he continues to move up on WTC, overall wickets lists
Cricket | Jan 03, 2025, 10:11 AM ISTIndia's top order faltered yet again as Australia won the morning session of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland were all over as India look to get to a respectable total after having won the toss and opting to bat.
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WTC updated standings after South Africa qualify for final, how has this affected India's chances?
Cricket | Dec 29, 2024, 06:44 PM ISTSouth Africa have become the first team to qualify for the World Test Championship 2025 final. They defeated Pakistan in the first Test of their two-match series to make their way into the Lord's final next year. Here is how the result has affected India's chances and the updated WTC standings.
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How can India qualify for WTC final after a drawn Test at Gabba in Brisbane vs Australia?
Cricket | Dec 19, 2024, 07:14 AM ISTWTC Final qualification scenario continues to evolve for India and Australia with every passing Test match. The recent Test between the two teams ended in a draw at the Gabba in Brisbane due to rain. Here are the latest scenarios for India to make it to the final of the competition.
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WTC points table update after Gabba draw: India stay at No 3, race to the final gets riveting
Cricket | Dec 18, 2024, 12:39 PM ISTThe third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane ended in a draw and the series is nicely poised 1-1 going into the Boxing Day and New Year's Tests. The draw saw a couple of changes in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table, not in the spots but the points percentage.
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How can India qualify for WTC 2025 final if 3rd Test against Australia at Gabba gets washed out?
Cricket | Dec 17, 2024, 05:59 AM ISTIndia are in major trouble in the third Test match against Australia at Gabba and are hoping for rain to save them. The visitors went to stumps on Day 3 at 51/4 and still trail by 394 more runs. Here is how India can qualify for the WTC 2025 final if the Gabba Test is washed out.
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Williamson strikes form, slams his 33rd Test ton; surpasses Jaiswal, equals Labuschagne in WTC lists
Cricket | Dec 16, 2024, 02:52 PM ISTNew Zealand found themselves on the heels of avoiding a series sweep against England in the third Test in Hamilton with the visitors needing 640 runs to win the finale. Kane Williamson's 33rd Test century led the way as New Zealand amassed 453 runs in their second innings.
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WTC final: 5 scenarios for India to qualify after Adelaide loss and South Africa's win over SL
Cricket | Dec 09, 2024, 04:55 PM ISTWTC final: India lost to Australia in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide and that has changed things dramatically for them to qualify for WTC Final. Moreover, the scenarios have changed even more after South Africa's 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in the home series.
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WTC Points Table Update: South Africa leapfrog Australia, move to the top; thrash Sri Lanka 2-0
Cricket | Dec 09, 2024, 03:19 PM ISTSouth Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 as the Proteas achieved their second consecutive whitewash in the format having made light work of Bangladesh in October. The five consecutive Test wins have catapulted South Africa to the top of the WTC points table.
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England script WTC history, leave India behind after 2-0 lead against New Zealand
Cricket | Dec 09, 2024, 10:13 AM ISTEngland took a 2-0 unassailable lead against New Zealand with a massive 323-run win in the second Test in Wellington and scripted history in the World Test Championship (WTC). England may not be able to qualify for the final, however, they have made sure to end their cycle on a high.
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WTC final qualification scenarios of all teams after India's loss to Australia in Adelaide Test
Cricket | Dec 08, 2024, 06:15 PM ISTIndia's loss to Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has proved to be a shot in the arm for the Aussies as they look to defend their WTC title. Here are the qualification scenarios of all teams for the WTC final after the India vs Australia 2nd Test.
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WTC Points Table Update after Australia's win in 2nd Test: India drop down 2 spots, hosts gain big
Cricket | Dec 08, 2024, 11:15 AM ISTAustralia handed India a drubbing in the second Test in Adelaide, thereby levelling the series 1-1. By scoring 180 and 175 in the two batting innings, Indian didn't really give themselves much of a chance and now the defeat has put their WTC Final qualification in jeopardy.
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5 Players with most fifty-plus scores in WTC history
Sports | Dec 03, 2024, 09:21 PM ISTFrom Joe Root to Babar Azam, here is a list of five players who have scored the most number of fifty-plus scores in the history of the World Test Championship.
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Blow to New Zealand's WTC final hopes, ICC deducts points for slow over-rate in 1st Test vs England
Cricket | Dec 03, 2024, 04:39 PM ISTThe International Cricket Council has deducted crucial World Test Championship points of England and New Zealand for slow-over rate during the first Test in Christchurch. The deduction hits a blow to New Zealand's hopes of qualifying for the WTC final.
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Joe Root records a duck in his 150th Test; goes past Virat Kohli, Steve Smith on unwanted WTC list
Cricket | Nov 29, 2024, 08:34 AM ISTJoe Root since his double hundred in Multan against Pakistan, has scored just 90 runs in five innings as he was dismissed for a four-ball duck by debutant Nathan Smith. New Zealand posted an impressive score of 348 runs on the board riding on Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips' innings.
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Top 5 best bowling figures in WTC history
Sports | Nov 28, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTWorld Test Championship was first introduced in 2019 and since then, the format has kept the fans hooked to Test cricket. The third edition is already in progress and the teams are fighting to make it to the final. Meanwhile, let us have a look at the best bowling performances in WTC history.
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D Gukesh takes 3rd game to level on points with Ding Liren in World Chess Championship 2024
Other Sports | Nov 27, 2024, 08:01 PM IST"It feels great. The last two days I was happy with my play. My play today was even better, I feel good at the board and today I just managed to outplay my opponent which is always nice," Gukesh told reporters after 3rd round win.
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South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test Series: Schedule, squads, WTC points table and all you need to know
Cricket | Nov 26, 2024, 07:41 PM ISTSouth Africa and Sri Lanka will lock horns in the two-match Test series starting from November 27. The series is extremely important for both teams with a place in the World Test Championship final at stake. Here's all you need to know about the series:
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WTC Points Table update after Jasprit Bumrah-led India engineer collapse of fortress Optus in Perth
Cricket | Nov 25, 2024, 11:05 PM ISTThis is only India's second Test win in Perth and their first at the Optus Stadium. Their first-ever Test win in Perth had come at the WACA during the 2007-08 Test series. Notably, India are still in contention to qualify for the WTC final.
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Top 5 run-scorers for India in World Test Championship history
Sports | Nov 22, 2024, 07:22 PM ISTThe World Test Championship (WTC) was introduced by the ICC in 2019 and since then, a lot of Indian players have scored truckloads of runs in the longest format of the game. Here are the top five run-scorers for the country in WTC history with almost three editions done.
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5 Captains with most wins in WTC history
Sports | Nov 05, 2024, 07:04 PM ISTThe World Test Championship was introduced in 2019 and the third edition is being played at the moment. New Zealand and Australia have won the first two editions and it remains to be seen if one of the teams will be able to win it for the second time.