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India's stunning second Test victory against England catapulted them back to the second position in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025 standings, narrowing the gap behind leaders Australia.
After the setback in the opening Test in Hyderabad, India had dropped to fifth place.
With a soaring PCT (the International Cricket Council's percentage system to calculate points) of 52.77, India surpassed South Africa, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, all with a PCT of 50.
Starting the game in fifth position, India's stellar display, led by outstanding batting performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, coupled with a bowling masterclass from Jasprit Bumrah, allowed the Indians to level the five Test series 1-1.
Meanwhile, Australia maintains their lead in the WTC standings with a PCT of 55.
The top half of the table remains fiercely contested, with just a 5% difference among the top five teams.