With the three-match collection stage at 1-1, England and South Africa will lock horns with all the things to play at The Oval. Not only for the collection but in addition for the small discuss of the World Test Championship (WTC) factors desk.
For the hosts, who’re at the moment on the backside (seventh) of the desk, a win would imply nonetheless residing the very low hopes for the ultimate. For Dean Elgar & Co, who sit solely beneath Australia within the desk, a defeat will not damage their present standings however will definitely open issues up for the three Asian groups sitting beneath them.
Sri Lanka (53.33%), India (52.08%), and Pakistan (51.85%) occupy the third, fourth and fifth locations respectively, and South Africa (66.67%) have gained probably the most from collection losses.
The Proteas even have a tour of top-ranked Australia (70%) later this 12 months. A 3-match collection by which both or each individuals have the potential to lose by WTC proportion factors.
India, who’ve defeated New Zealand and Sri Lanka at dwelling throughout this championship cycle, misplaced at some essential factors away from dwelling as they misplaced the three-match collection (2–1) to South Africa and the five-match contest was drawn. . England (2-2).
The Rohit Sharma-led aspect nonetheless has one collection to play towards Bangladesh and one dwelling collection towards Australia.
The Oval will beat Lord’s for the WTC ultimate
The Oval may overtake Lord’s because the venue for the upcoming World Test Championship ultimate. The date for the 2023 World Test Championship is but to be determined, with Australia and South Africa almost definitely to be concerned, as they occupy the highest two spots within the league. The industrial agreements already in place at Lord’s are proving problematic – the ICC wants a “clean” area for its personal sponsors and companions.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
