Proteas Maintain Second Position In ICC World Test Championship Standing
South Africa Retain Number Two Spot Despite Heavy Loss to England
The Proteas have managed to retain their second position in the ICC World Test Championship standings despite suffering a heavy defeat to England at Emirates Old Trafford. The defeat saw South Africa concede the three-match series 2-1, but they remain ahead of third-placed Pakistan on decimal points.
Proteas Slip Behind Australia
While South Africa remain in second place, they have slipped behind Australia, who extended their lead at the top of the standings with a 1-0 victory over the West Indies. Australia now have a percentage of 77.78, while South Africa have 60.00%. England's victory has seen them move up to fourth place, with a percentage of 55.56%.
India's Rise
India's recent victory over Bangladesh has seen them climb to fifth place in the standings, with a percentage of 54.17%. India are now just behind England and ahead of the West Indies, who are sixth with a percentage of 50.00%.
Qualification for World Test Championship Final
The top two teams in the ICC World Test Championship standings at the end of the qualification period will qualify for the final, which will be played in June 2023. Australia and South Africa are currently in the best position to qualify, but England and India are still in contention.
South Africa's Remaining Fixtures
South Africa have two Test series remaining in the qualification period. They will host India in a three-match series in January and February 2023, before traveling to England for a two-match series in June 2023.
England's Remaining Fixtures
England have one Test series remaining in the qualification period. They will host New Zealand in a three-match series in June 2023.
India's Remaining Fixtures
India have two Test series remaining in the qualification period. They will travel to Bangladesh for a two-match series in December 2022, before hosting Australia in a four-match series in February and March 2023.
Qualification Scenarios
There are a number of different scenarios that could see South Africa qualify for the World Test Championship final. One scenario is that they win both their remaining series. Another scenario is that they win one series and draw the other, and England lose their remaining series. A third scenario is that they draw both their remaining series, and England lose one of their remaining series and draw the other.
Conclusion
The Proteas have a good chance of qualifying for the World Test Championship final, but they will need to perform well in their remaining series. The competition for a place in the final is intense, and there are a number of teams who are still in contention.
