WTC Points Table- The second match of the two-Test series between England and Sri Lanka is to be played today at Lord’s ground, known as the ‘Mecca of Cricket’. The hosts have taken a 1-0 lead by winning the first match of the series by 5 wickets. In the second Test, England will be eyeing to whitewash the guests. If the English team manages to do so, they will also benefit in the WTC points table. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be eyeing to draw the series by winning the Lord’s Test. With this victory, Sri Lanka will also want to remain in the top-5 of the WTC points table. Let’s know what impact the England vs Sri Lanka second Test will have on the WTC points table.
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India is currently at the top of the WTC points table with 68.52 percent points, while defending champion Australia is at the second position with 62.50 percent points. Apart from India, Australia, England and Sri Lanka, New Zealand is in the top-5, which has 50 percent points and is at the third position.
WTC Updated Points Table 2023-25
| Number | Team | Winning percentage | score | Victory | Garland | Draws |
| 1 | India | 68.51 | 74 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | Australia | 62.50 | 90 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 50.00 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | England | 41.07 | 69 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 40.00 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 6. | south africa | 38.89 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 7. | Bangladesh | 35.00 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 8. | Pakistan | 16.00 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 9. | West Indies | 18.52 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Impact of England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test on WTS Points Table (if there are no penalties)
First of all, if we talk about the host England, then the English team is at the fourth position with 41.07 percent points. If England defeats Sri Lanka in the second test as well, then they will have 45 percent points in the WTC points table and they will remain at the fourth position. On the other hand, if they have to face defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka, then they will be left with 38.33 points, in this situation they may have to be out of the top-5.
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Talking about Sri Lanka, if they manage to win the Lord’s Test, they will have 50 percent points and will remain in the top-5. Now a defeat can put them out of the top-5. If Sri Lanka loses the second Test against England, they will be left with only 33.33 percent points.
What if England vs Sri Lanka Test is a draw?
If the England vs Sri Lanka Test is drawn, then 4 points each will be distributed between the two teams. In this situation, England will have 40.55 points, while Sri Lanka will have 38.88 points. In this situation, both teams can remain in the top-5.