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India continued their dominance in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, securing a convincing victory over Bangladesh in the rain-affected second Test at Kanpur. This emphatic win not only sealed a 2-0 series sweep but also solidified their position at the pinnacle of the WTC table. The opening three days of the Kanpur Test were marred by rain and a wet outfield, threatening a potential washout. However, Rohit Sharma’s men displayed their resilience, capitalizing on limited playing time to dismantle Banglade♕sh twice.
Yashasvi Jaiswal shines again, bowling trio wrecks Bangladesh batting
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his rich vein of form, scoring another half-century (51 runs) in the second innings. This knock, coupled with an unbeaten 29 from Virat Kohli, helped India chase down a modest 🌼ta🍬rget of 95 runs with ease.
The true heroes of the match, however, were India’s bowling attack. The experienced trio of Ravichandran Ashwin (3/50), Ravindra Jadeja (3/34), and Jasprit Bumrah (3/17) shared nine wickets between 🐼them in the second innings, restricting Bangladesh to a p♏altry 146 runs. This dominant bowling display effectively ended any Bangladeshi hopes of a comeback.
Earlier, Ashwin, Jadeja, and Bumrah had already wreaked havoc in the first innings, adding just 120 runs to Bangladesh’s overnight score of 26/2. Overnight batter Shadman Islam offered some resistance with a fifty (50 runs), but it proved insufficient against India’s bowling might.
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WTC 2023-25 standings reflect India’s supremacy
The victory in Kanpur has significantly impacted the WTC standings. India, with 98 points and a Percentage of Points Won (PCT) of 74.24, remain comfortably at the top of the table. Australia, despite having played one more match, sit second with 90 points and a PCT of 62.50. Sri Lanka completes the top 𝐆three with 60 poinꦕts and a PCT of 55.56.
Bangladesh’s defeat has severely dented their WTC aspirations. They currently hold seventh place with 33 points and a PCT of 34.38. Even if they win their remaining four Test matches (two each against South Africa and West Indies), their points tally wouldn’t be enough to challenge for a spot in the WTC final.
This series win further strengthens India’s position as the team to beat in the WTC race. With their potent batting lineup and a world-class bowling attack, they are well on course to secure a place in the WTC final, scheduled for 2025.