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India consolidate top spot in WTC table with series win over Bangladesh

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India Consolidate Top Spot In WTC Table With Series Win Over Bangladesh

By IANS News October 01, 2024 • 16:36 PM View: 340

Green Park Stadium: India's 2-0 series victory over Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur further solidified their position at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.

With the seven-wicket win, India improved their point percentage to an impressive 74.24 while Bangladesh’s defeat dropped them to seventh position with 34.38 per cent, placing them behind South Africa and New Zealand, placed fifth and sixth respectively.

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