Players from Australia and South Africa shake fingers after third Test on January 8, 2023.© AFP
South Africa managed to drag off a draw within the third Test in opposition to Australia in Sydney on Sunday, denying Australia a collection clear sweep. The hosts wanted 14 wickets for victory on the ultimate day of the match, however the Proteas comfortably noticed off the menace to earn a primary draw. The groups shook fingers with 5 overs left and South Africa at 106 for 2 of their second innings. Australia had declared their first innings for 475 for 4 earlier than bundling out South Africa for 255 after which imposing the follow-on.
Australia gained the collection in opposition to South Africa 2-0 and regardless of a draw within the ultimate match, they sit comfortably on prime of the World Test Championship desk with a win proportion of 75.56. India are on the second spot with a win proportion of 58.93.
It is value noting that each the perimeters have some actual good likelihood to advance to the ultimate with Australia having virtually secured their berth. What makes it look extra fascinating is the truth that India will host Australia in a four-match Test collection, beginning February 9 in Nagpur.
Sri Lanka are on the third place with a win proportion of 53.33 and so they too stay in severe race for a spot in WTC ultimate, nevertheless, they want another outcomes to additionally go of their favour other than successful their upcoming two Test matches in New Zealand.
Here is the up to date WTC factors desk:
South Africa are on the fourth spot with 48.72 proportion factors, whereas England comply with them with 46.97 proportion factors of their kitty. West Indies (40.91), Pakistan (38.1), New Zealand (27.27) and Bangladesh (11.11) are on the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth positions, respectively.
(With AFP Inputs)
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