World Test Championship: Updated WTC Points Table After ENG vs SA 2nd Test; South Africa Replaced At Top

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WTC Points Table: After a big defeat in the first test, hosts England bounced back with a bigger win against South Africa in the 2nd test at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Captain Ben Stokes was adjudged the 'Player of the Match' as he guided his team with the bat and the ball to a series-levelling win in the three-match series. 

After captain Dean Elgar won the toss & opted to bat first, South Africa were bowled out for 151 in the first innings on the first day of the test. In reply, England looked to be struggling at 147/5, but Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes then came to the rescue as these two etched a partnership of 173 runs for the 6th wicket.

Stokes scored 103 runs while Foakes smacked 113 runs as England declared their first innings on 415/9, with a lead of 264 runs. South Africa were then bowled out for 179 runs on the third day of the test as England won by an innings and 85 runs. 

Even though England remains unmoved on the WTC Points table with this win, South Africa have been replaced by Australia at the top of the table. While England are placed at the 7th spot with a win PCT of 35.19, South Africa are now at the second spot with a PCT of 66.67 and 72 points. Australia are at the top with a PCT of 70%, with 84 points to their name. 

Sri Lanka are placed at the third spot with a PCT of 53.33, followed by Team India at the fourth place with a PCT of 52.08. Pakistan are closely following behind with a PCT of 51.85.

Here's the updated WTC Points Table after ENG vs SA 2nd test.

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