World Test Championship 2023-25: India Dominates as Bangladesh Falls in First Test
The progress World Test Championship has been full of excitement with India’s win over Bangladesh by a huge margin of 280 runs in the first Test which was played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. India, under the captaining of Rohit Sharma, is once again at the top of the points table in the World Test Championship (WTC), displaying their strength from the start of this tournament.
India’s Triumph Over Bangladesh in the First Test
India's win over Bangladesh, from September 19 to 22, added one more important success to their WTC journey. The win over Bangladesh strengthens their lead in the World Test Championship points table, retaining their top spot. For Bangladesh, the defeat meant a further slip from fourth to sixth place, a significant setback after their earlier series victory over Pakistan.
Key Highlights from the Match
In the first innings, India set a solid tone with a very good total of 376 runs. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal played well at the top and scored 56 runs, Meanwhile, captain Rohit Sharma was removed early for 6. However, it was just an exceptional partnership between Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin and that totally gives momentum to India’s innings. Unlucky, Jadeja fell just short of a century, scoring 86 off 124 balls, while the allrounder Ashwin made a stunning hundred.
Bangladesh’s bowling effort was led by the rising start Hasan Mahmud, who claimed five wickets and he was also brilliant in the recent past. Moreover, Experienced campaigner Taskin Ahmed bagged three wickets, Meanwhile, Nahid Rana and Mehidy Hasan Miraz only were able to get one wicket each. But Bangladesh's efforts in the field weren’t great enough to hold tight to India’s impressive total.
Bangladesh’s Struggles Continue
In response, Bangladesh's batting was shaky, and no batters were able to get going. The only able to manage 149 runs, with the highest contribution coming from the former captain Shakib Al Hasan, who scored 32 off 64 balls. India’s pace leader, Jasprit Bumrah, took four wickets, while Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep, and Jadeja begged two each.
Despite follow-on, India decided to take the lead further. In their second innings, India added 287 runs, which comes with centuries by Shubman Gill (119) and Rishabh Pant (109). Virat Kohli, though, made only 17 runs, while captain Rohit Sharma added just 5 to the scoreboard.
Najmul Hossain Shanto of Bangladesh led the team's brave 82-run chase after he made a huge target. Nevertheless, they were bowled out for 234 runs, therefore their entire performance was poor. With a brilliant performance with the ball, Ravichandran Ashwin took six wickets, while Jadeja took three, helping India to a stunning victory.
World Test Championship Points Table 2023-25
India’s victory has placed them firmly at the top of the World Test Championship standings, while Bangladesh has slipped to sixth position. Here's a quick look at the current points table:
| Team | M | W | L | D | PT | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 86 | 71.67% |
| AUS | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 62.50% |
| NZ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 50.00% |
| SL | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 42.86% |
| ENG | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 81 | 42.19% |
| BAN | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 39.29% |
| SA | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 38.89% |
| PAK | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 19.05% |
| WI | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 18.52% |
India continues to lead, with Australia trailing closely behind. The WTC is still open for fierce competition, with New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and England trying to catch up in the coming months.
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FAQs About the World Test Championship
What is the World Test Championship?
How does the points table work in the WTC?
The points table in the WTC works based on the percentage of points earned from matches played. Teams gain points from each win, loss, or draw, and their percentage determines their ranking on the table.
Who is leading the WTC points table currently?
India is leading the WTC points table with a PCT of 71.67%, followed by Australia with 62.50%.
How many teams participate in the WTC?
A total of nine teams participate in the WTC. These include India, Australia, England, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the West Indies.
Can Bangladesh still qualify for the WTC final?
While Bangladesh has dropped to sixth place following their defeat to India, they can still make a comeback by winning their upcoming Test matches. The WTC points table remains dynamic until all matches are played.
Conclusion
India's dominant performance against Bangladesh ensured their top spot in the points standings as the World Test Championship heats up. Viewers can anticipate stronger rivalry in this famous tournament with many fascinating matchups to come.
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