Perth: Team India secured a 295-run victory against Australia in the first Test match, keeping their hopes for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final alive. With this win, India climbed to the top of the WTC standings with a points percentage of 61.11.
India’s Path to Redemption:
After suffering a 0-3 series loss to New Zealand at home, India’s chances of qualifying for the WTC Final appeared bleak. To stay in contention, they needed to win at least four out of the five Tests against a strong Australian side on their home turf. However, this commanding victory in the first match has revitalized India’s campaign and kept their dreams alive.
WTC Standings After the First Test:
- India: 61.11% (1st place)
- Australia: 57.69% (2nd place)
- Sri Lanka: 55.56% (3rd place)
- New Zealand: 54.55% (4th place)
- South Africa: 54.17% (5th place)
Key Highlights of India’s Victory:
India dominated the first Test, defeating Australia by a massive margin of 295 runs. With this win, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, strengthening their position in the race to the WTC Final. READ THIS- Andaman: Coast Guard Seizes 5 Tons of Narcotics from Fishing Boat
This emphatic win has reinvigorated the hopes of Indian cricket fans and brought the team closer to their goal of making it to the WTC Final.
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