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- Published: September 23, 2024 21:01
New Delhi: Sri Lanka a massive jump in the World Test Championship standings after defeating the Kiwis in the first Test of the ongoing Sri Lanka vs New Zealand series. The Lankans defeated the Black Caps by 63 runs courtesy of a persistent spin attack and some fine all-round batting display.
SL -125/8
Now It’s Very Much Confirmed That New Zealand Gonna Win This Match And Even With a Huge NRR even
So 4th Semis Spot is Now NZ
15th NOV it’s IND vs NZ (SF-1) #NZvsSL pic.twitter.com/JWU6MTrThk— VINEETH𓃵👑 (@sololoveee) November 9, 2023
In the process, the Lankans dethroned New Zealand to climb to third place overtaking New Zealand. While the possibility of an India vs Australia clash is on the cards once again, new contenders are emerging continuously to make their mark in red ball cricket.
SL Won the 1st Test vs NZ.👏
SRI LANKA IS MAKING HUGE RETURN TO INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.#ICC #SLvsNZ #Kanewilliamson #Nissanka #Jayasuriya #RachinRavindra #DaryllMitchell #CricketTwitter #CricketUpdates #ShubmanGill #IshanKishan #RishabhPant #cricketlover pic.twitter.com/OOzpAO6BLq
— CricBrief (@CricBrief2005) September 23, 2024
With this aim and vision in mind, teams are busy focussing increasingly on red-ball cricket to secure a chance to play in the final of the WTC.
Apart from Sri Lanka, India also saw a massive improvement in their rankings as they cement their position at the top of the WTC standings. Eventually, the gulf between India and Australia increased after their recent triumph over Bangladesh.
Kane Williamson has been scammed here I guess 😂 Trash ball after trash ball , made him used to feel off the ball and then the brain fade leading to his wicket
Here Williamson steps out even before the ball is bowled , giving time to the bowler to adjust #SLvNZ #SLvsNZ https://t.co/XCqgzQqO6G pic.twitter.com/TpEpPWiPjJ
— 🔁 (@Tutterdotcom) September 22, 2024
Updated WTC rankings after Sri Lanka’s win over New Zealand:
Source: ICC
How can Sri Lanka qualify for the WTC Final 2025?
Sri Lanka can dream of playing in the WTC Finals if they qualify for the top 2 of the WTC points table. According to the rules, the top 2 teams of the WTC Test standings will play in the WTC Final 2025 which is scheduled to take place in the Lords Cricket Ground in London.
If Sri Lanka’s dreams do turn into a reality, then the Islanders may see themselves fancy an outside chance to play against India in the finals.
