Things are tight at the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings, with less than 10% separating the top five teams.
FILE - The Proteas head into Test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan on the back of a 2-0 series win over Bangladesh. Picture: Tanvin Tamim / AFPTest cricket will have its rightful place in the sun this summer as teams compete for a place in theare right there in the mix, chasing a first Test Championship final appearance. But as many as five teams still have a realistic chance of making the showpiece match at Lord’s in June 2025, making every match a do-or-die affair..
The stakes couldn’t be higher, as both nations look to gain ground in the World Test Cricket rankings to make the final next…England and New Zealand also engage in a three-game series beginning November 28, where the Kiwis will look to make a push for Lord's. The one advantage that Australia have over India is they have two Tests in Sri Lanka next year, meaning they could theoretically draw 2-2 with Rohit Sharma's side and stay in contention for a place in the final ahead of that trip to Asia.
Their task will be difficult, with two Tests scheduled in South Africa at the end of November and a further two-match series at home against reigning champions Australia in 2025.
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