South Africa cricket team is currently on India tour, where it has started with the Test series. The visiting team has made a great start by winning the Kolkata Test, whereas in the first match, South Africa had to defend only 124 runs. The second test of the 2-match series will be played in Guwahati from 22nd November. After this, 3 match ODI and then 5 match T20 series will be played. Here we are telling you about Lucy Davy, a female member of the South Africa men’s team, who is being called the ‘lucky charm’ of the team.

Who is Lucy Davy?

Be it net practice or any team event, Lucy Davy is often seen with South Africa. She not only stays with them, but is also often seen giving instructions to the captain, coach and players. Players and members also listen and accept his words. Let us tell you that Lucy Davy is associated with the South Africa team as a media specialist.

Earlier Lucy Davy was associated with the South African women’s team. It has been more than 3 years since he has been working with the men’s team. Navbharat Times quoted Lucy Davy in its report as saying that she was interested in cricket, but she never played cricket. Lucy said, “I didn’t play cricket, but I was interested in it. I studied Communication Management and later worked with Titans Cricket. I have been associated with Cricket South Africa for the last 6 years.”

Winning the WTC final was the most memorable.

Talking about the experience of working with the men’s team, Lucy Davey said, “The experience has been fantastic, everyone is very good natured, friendly and supportive. I am probably the lucky charm of the team. It was during my tenure that the men’s team won the World Test Championship title.” He told that that victory was the most memorable for him because my parents had gone to England for the final.

The Indian team lost the first test in Kolkata by 30 runs. World Test champion South Africa has strengthened its position in the WTC points table with this win, on the other hand, India has suffered a loss in the table. While chasing the target of 124 runs in the fourth innings, the Indian team collapsed for only 93 runs.

India could not play the final of 2025 after the crushing defeat in the Test series at the hands of New Zealand and Australia. Now the question is how many matches are left for India in the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle and how many matches are required for it to win to secure a place in the final.

If we look at the current points table of the World Test Championship, India is in fourth place and has played 8 matches so far, which is much more than other teams. Australia and South Africa, ranked first and second, have played only three matches each so far. Australia (100), South Africa (66.67) and Sri Lanka (66.67) are ahead of India in terms of points percentage. India’s points percentage is currently 54.14.

India still has to play 10 tests

The Indian team still has 10 more matches to play in the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. The good thing about this is that out of these 10 matches, they have to play 6 on their home grounds. Team India still has to play one test series against South Africa, 2 with Sri Lanka, 2 with New Zealand and then 5 match test series against Australia.

If we look at the last three World Test Championship final matches, India (58.8%) and New Zealand (72.2%) went to the finals with the highest points percentage. In 2023, India (58.8%) and Australia (66.67%) went to the finals, while in 2025, they went to the finals with Australia (67.54) and South Africa (69.44%). In the current points table, Australia has not lost a single match yet, due to which its points percentage is 100. In such a situation, the final race may be more close and interesting than before.

How many wins are required for the final?

On average, the points percentage of the teams going to the finals has been 64-68. In such a situation, if Team India wins all the remaining 10 matches, then its points percentile will go up to 79.63. It will go to 74.07 on 9 wins and 68.52 on winning eight matches. This points percentage will be enough to take the Indian team to the finals.

But after 7 wins, it could be a problem for Team India. If there are 7 wins, then the result of the remaining matches is a draw or defeat, that will also affect India’s points percentage.

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The number of teams in the World Test Championship is going to increase from 9 to 12. Only 9 teams are participating in the 2025-2027 cycle of WTC, but after 2027 the number of teams may increase to 12. With this, teams like Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Ireland will get to play more test matches. On the other hand, for the last one year, there have been continuous discussions on the two-division format. According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, no consensus could be reached on the 2-division format in the recent ICC meeting.

According to ESPN Cricinfo, the 2-division format was discussed in the recent ICC meeting, but due to the funding model and less opportunities to play with the top teams, this format could not be agreed upon.

Former New Zealand cricketer Roger Trews was leading a working committee formed by the ICC. Apart from some of the issues mentioned above, no consensus has been reached on the system of team promotion. If any one of the top-3 teams is relegated to another division, then they will not be able to play against each other. This problem was put forward by ECB CEO Richard Thompson in August.

The decision to bring 12 teams in the World Test Championship can be positive. All 12 teams will have to play a certain number of matches in the entire WTC cycle. However, no additional funds will be allocated to the country hosting a match.

While decentralization of funds could not start from the three big countries, countries like Afghanistan and Ireland will be able to play a certain number of test matches in the World Test Championship. According to the report, a board director in ICC said that this model will ensure that every country gets the opportunity to play Test cricket.

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WTC 2025-27 Schedule: India has started the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 with a bang. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, Team India registered its first series win in the new cycle by clean sweeping West Indies 2-0. After losing the final twice, the Indian team would like to win the trophy this time at any cost.

India at third place, Sri Lanka and Australia ahead

According to the latest points table after the win against West Indies, India has moved to third place with a win percentage of 61.90. Australia (100 percent) and Sri Lanka (66.67 percent) are currently ahead of it. The special thing is that India has played two series so far in this cycle, while many other teams are starting their campaigns. Pakistan and South Africa are currently playing their first series, while New Zealand has not played any Test yet.

India’s full schedule in WTC 2025-27

opposing team place number of matches Time

South Africa in India 2 November 2025
Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka 2 August 2026
New Zealand in New Zealand 2 October 2026
Australia in India 5 February–March 2027

There will be competition with South Africa and Australia at home

Team India will have two series on its own soil, against South Africa and Australia. The two-Test series against South Africa in November 2025 will prove to be important for the Indian players, as it can give them an edge in the race for the WTC final. After this, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be hosted by India in February-March 2027, which is considered to be the most high-voltage series of this cycle.

Tough test on foreign soil

Team India will have to go through difficult series abroad also. India will tour Sri Lanka after nine years in August 2026. In October 2026, the team will play two matches against New Zealand. This is the same ground where India has not been able to win any Test match since 2009.

India still waiting for first WTC trophy

India reached the WTC final twice (2021 and 2023) but failed to win the title. In the 2025 edition, the team was even able to qualify for the finals. Now Shubman Gill’s young team has this opportunity to create history in its third attempt.

ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table: The first Test match is being played between India and West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Team India remains in a strong position in this match. Along with India and West Indies, all the countries want to lead the World Test Championship (WTC) points in the Test series. Let us know during the Test series of these two matches where Team India is standing in the WTC Points Table.

WTC Points Table

Strong competition is going on between teams from all countries for the World Test Championship 2025-27. Australia’s team is currently at the top in the WTC points table. Australia has played 3 Test matches so far and won all three. Winning a match in WTC gives maximum 12 points, then the points of that team are 100 percent. At the same time, the points are also cut on losing, which reduces the PCCT. Australia’s team has won three matches of three and with this the PCT of this team is 100 percent.

In which number in the WTC points table, India?

India remains third in the WTC points table. Team India has played 5 matches under the World Test Championship 2025-27. India played the first Test series against England under this championship, in which Team India won 2 matches and defeat in 2, while a match was drawn. With this, Team India has received 28 points. But India’s PCT is 46.67, so India is at number three in this list.

Sri Lanka remains second in this list. Sri Lanka won one of the 2 matches and lost in one and so far this team has achieved 16 points. But Sri Lanka’s team is ahead of India in PCT. For this reason, Team India is third in the WTC points table. The points percentage system of Sri Lanka is 66.67 in 2 matches, while Team India’s PCT is 46.67.

West Indies looking for first win

The West Indies team is at number six in the WTC points table. The West Indies has played 3 matches for this World Test Championship so far and has suffered defeat in all three matches, so no point has been achieved so far. Let’s look at the WTC points table.

1. Australia, PCT-100
2. Sri Lanka, PCT-66.67
3. India, PCT-46.67
4. England, PCT-43.33
5. Bangladesh, PCT- 16.67
6. West Indies, PCT-0.00

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IND vs Eng: Even though England took the lead in the series by defeating Team India by 22 runs in the Lord’s Test, the team of Ben Stokes has suffered a major setback even after the victory. Due to slow over speed, England was not only fined for match fees, but also two points have been deducted in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. Due to which the England team has slipped the third position in the table.

Captain Stokes fined, ICC pronounced decision

The ICC issued a statement stating that during the Lord’s Test, the England team was left behind by two overs, on which the match referee Richie Richardson has taken action. England captain Ben Stokes and his team have been fined 10 percent of the match fees.

According to the ICC, “According to Section 2.22 of the ICC, 5% of the match fee is fined for reducing each over. At the same time, according to Rule 16.11.2, WTC, one digit is deducted on the delay of each over. In this case, England’s 2 -over has been cut off from WTC due to his two overs being low.”

How did Sri Lanka benefit

England’s two points have also had a major impact on his WTC rankings. England have now reduced from 24 to 22 points. Due to which his point percent (PCT) has also come down from 66.67% to 61.11%.

The Sri Lankan team got the direct benefit of this, which has now reached second place with 66.67% points, while England has slipped to number three.

India’s condition, Australia on top

At the same time, Australia has won all three Test matches by performing better and is at the top with 100% points. India currently ranks fourth in the WTC points table with 33.33% points.

Stokes accepted mistake, no hearing

Ben Stokes accepted the mistake of slow over speed and agreed without any formal hearing. The match was given by the matches of the match, Paul Refel, Shafuddaula Ibne Shahid, Ahsan Raza and Graham Lloyd, after which action was taken.

Indian cricket team star all -rounder Ravindra Jadeja has created a record in the World Test Championship (WTC), which no player was able to do till date. After playing a strong innings of 89 runs in the Edgbaston Test against England, Jadeja has made several records in the WTC. Jadeja did this feat in his 41st World Test Championship match and he has become the first player in the world to reach this point.

Jadeja’s fire in the World Test Championship

In the second match of the five -match Test series against England, Jadeja has scored 89 runs and has won the world record of taking 2000 runs in WTC and more than 100 wickets, Ravindra Jadeja’s statistics so far include him among the best all -rounders of Test cricket.

Total run- 2000 plus
Total wickets- 132
Century- 3
Half-century
5 wicket hall- 6 times
4 wicket hall- 6 times

With these figures, Jadeja has proved to be the most influential all -rounder of the World Test Championship.

Jadeja shone again in Edgbaston

Edgbaston’s ground has always been special for Jadeja. In 2022 too, he scored a century by partnering 222 runs with Rishabh Pant on this ground. This time he shared a 203 -run partnership with Gill.

When five wickets fell for 211 runs in the first innings of the Indian team, Jadeja took the front with Shubman Gill. Both shared a 203 -run partnership for the sixth wicket and have brought the team to a strong position. Jadeja played a patient innings of 89 runs and once again showed that Edgbaston is his favorite ground.

Now Jadeja will try to show wonders with his bowling and give India a historic victory in Edgbaston.

IND vs Eng Test: The thrilling victory against India in Hadingley’s Leeds Test has topped England in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 ​​points. At the same time, the Indian team has suffered a big shock with the defeat in this first Test and it has slipped to fourth place.

The first match of the five -match Test series was played between India and England in Leeds. In the first match of the series, England have scored 12 points by defeating India by 5 wickets. With this victory, the percentage of victory of England has increased to 100. On the other hand, India has suffered a lot due to losing in this Test. After India’s defeat, no points got and its PCCC has now come down to 0.

Bangladesh-Sri Lanka status

This new Chakra of WTC started with the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Test played in Gaul from 17 June. The match played between the two teams was a draw. Both teams got 4-4 points from that match, due to which their win percentage has increased to 33.33. This is the reason that Bangladesh is currently at number two and Sri Lanka in third place in the WTC table.

Indian team position in the last two cycles of WTC

The Indian team performed brilliantly in the WTC last season, due to which India was at number 1 position in 2019-21 and the Indian team was the finalist in 2021-23. This time the team has come to fourth place in the 2023-25 ​​cycle. Due to India’s continuous volatile performance in Tests and 6 defeats in the last 8 Tests, it has become necessary for the team to win every match to stay in the race for WTC final.

Indian team’s forward schedule

The second Test between India and England will be played from 2 July at Edgbaston, Birmingham. After this, the third match of this series will be held from July 10 to July 14 at Lord’s, the fourth match will be held in Manchester from 23 July to 27 July. The last and fifth match of this series will be played at The Oval from 31 July to 4 August.

After the tour of England, India has to play two-two Test series against West Indies and South Africa at home at the end of this year. These Tests against the West Indies will be played in Ahmedabad and Delhi, while Kolkata and Guwahati will host against South Africa.

Every match is very important for Team India. If India has to remain in the WTC 2025 final race under Gill’s captaincy, then India has no other option other than victory in the upcoming Test matches.

South africa announs new test capter: In the final of the World Test Championship, South Africa defeated Australia and won the WTC title. South Africa has won an ICC title after 27 years. South Africa has won this win under the captaincy of Tenba Bavuma. Bavuma has not lost any Test match till now as captain. At the same time, the Test captain of the team has been changed even after South Africa became the World Test Champion under the captaincy of Bavuma.

Who became the Test captain in place of Bavuma?

After winning the title of South Africa team World Test Championship, now the new WTC is moving towards the season. South Africa is going to play a new Test series against Zimbabwe from June 28. Keshav Maharaj has been given the command of the team for this series. Tamba has been ruled out of this red-ball series due to Bavuma injury. A two -match Test series will be played between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Why did you go out?

On the third day of the final match of the World Test Championship, when Tamba Bavuma was batting for the second innings, he was injured that day. With that pain, he continued to bat in the WTC final match and played a brilliant half -century innings. In that match, Bavuma shared a match winning partnership with Eden Markram, due to which South Africa won against Australia.

Bavuma made South Africa the World Test champion, but his left hamstring was stretched. After this match, Bavuma now needs a break to overcome the injury. For this reason, in the series against Zimbabwe, Keshav Maharaj has been made the captain of the team in place of Tamba Bavuma.

New captain to lead south Africa on zimbabwe tour.#Zimvsa

Details https://t.co/0HOPWUU4IF

– ICC (@ICC) June 20, 2025

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World Test Championship 2025-27: Just a few days ago, South Africa won the World Test Championship 2025 title. He registered a historic victory over Australia by 5 wickets in the final. South Africa won an ICC Trophy after nearly 27 years. Legendary players like Graeme Smith, Sean Pollock and AB de Villiers also witnessed this special moment and historic victory. Now veteran player de Villiers has given an important advice to the ICC, he believes that the World Test Championship Finals should be held every 4 years.

Discussing a podcast, AB de Villiers said that the World Test Championship schedule by the ICC needs improvement. He believes that if the final of WTC is every 4 years, everyone can benefit. De Villiers believes that all Test playing countries should get equal opportunity.

WTC final in 4 years

AB de Villiers said, “You should have the feeling as if you have reached the finals after performing well against all the countries. Perhaps the WTC cycle should be four years old. We have done so in ODI cricket before, then why not in Test format? This format will be appropriate and organizers will get more time to prepare a balanced and fair system.”

Test cricket is also struggling with a big trouble, because many countries are not getting the host of Test matches. Talking about South Africa, he has not hosted any Test series till October 2026.

When did WTC start

The World Test Championship was started in the year 2019, in which the format to play the final match was prepared every 2 years. Such a format was prepared that in this interval of 2 years, a team has to play 6 Test series, including three domestic series and three foreign tours.

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