India begin their new World Test Series (WTC) 2023-25 cycle with a two-Test series against the West Indies. India won the first Test by an innings and 141 runs. Team India is now below Pakistan in the points table, which started the series with a win against Sri Lanka.
Also, the game could not be played due to rain on the fifth day of the second test IND vs WI and the decision was in favor of India, India won the series by 1-0. In such a situation, there have been major changes in the WTC table. However, India missed out on capturing the series 2–0.
India scored 438 runs in the first innings after electing to bat first in Trinidad. With the help of Mohammad Siraj's five wickets, India bundled out the West Indies for 255 runs. Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal Yashasvi Jaiswal put on a 98-run partnership after Ishan Kishan Ishan Kishan's stormy maiden Test half-century helped India set a formidable target of 365 runs. India needed eight wickets to win on the final day and West Indies needed 289 runs to win. In such a situation, India had to suffer losses in the points table due to rain.
At the same time, the fourth Test of the 5-match Ashes series being played between England and Australia ENG vs AUS also got spoiled due to rain and the game could not start due to rain on the last day of the match. With the fourth Test being a draw, Australia's hopes of winning the Ashes remain intact. Now the decision depends on the final match.
Now in the points table, Team India is below Pakistan WTC points Table 2023-25, which started the series with a win against Sri Lanka and is now in the first place with 66.67 pct after the first day of the second test. Australia, who have retained the Ashes, are in third place, followed by England.
India will play their next series of the WTC 2023-25 cycle with South Africa after five months. The series will begin on December 26 at Centurion and the second match will be held at Newlands on January 3.
