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Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in the first Test that ended in Galle on Monday, September 23, to move up to No. 3 in the ICC World Test Championship points table. Chasing a challenging target of 275, Kiwis resumed Day 5 at 207-8 but were soon bowled out for 211.
The visitors were banking on Rachin Ravindra, batting on 91 overnight, to lift them to an improbable win. The left-handed batter was, however, dismissed after adding just one run to his score, trapped lbw by Prabath Jayasuriya. The Sri Lankan left-arm spinner then cleaned up William O’Rourke (0) to bowl the hosts to victory and complete his eighth five-fer, finishing with nine in the Test match.
Following the hard-fought triumph over New Zealand, Sri Lanka moved to third place in the World Test Championship points table. They have 48 points from eight matches (four wins, four losses), with a points percentage of 50.
As for the Kiwis, they are now in fourth place, with 36 points from seven matches (three wins, four losses) and a points percentage of 42.86.
India continue to occupy the top slot in the ICC World Test Championship points table
There is no change at the top in the updated 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship points after the conclusion of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test in Galle. India maintain their top position, with 86 points from 10 matches and points percentage of 71.67. The Rohit Sharma-led side beat Bangladesh by 280 runs in the Chennai Test, which concluded early on Day 4 on Sunday, September 22.
Defending WTC champions Australia are in second place, with 90 points from 12 matches and points percentage of 62.50. The Aussies have won eight and lost three Tests in the ongoing cycle, while one game has ended in a draw. Australia's Ashes rivals England are in fifth position, having earned 81 points from 16 matches, with points percentage of 42.19.
Following the defeat to India at Chepauk, Bangladesh now find themselves in sixth place in the World Test Championship points table. They have 33 points from seven matches, with points percentage of 39.29. South Africa, Pakistan and West Indies occupy the last three slots, respectively, in the WTC points table.
