Mon Nov 25 16:37:10 UTC 2024: ## India Storms to Top of WTC Standings After Dominant Perth Victory
**Perth, Australia:** India has emphatically seized the lead in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 standings after a resounding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test at Perth. The win, a far cry from many pre-match predictions, propels India to the top spot with a points percentage of 61.11%, surpassing Australia (57.69%).
Captain Jasprit Bumrah played a pivotal role in the triumph, claiming a five-wicket haul in the first innings and three more in the second, including the crucial dismissal of Travis Head. Centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli further highlighted India’s batting prowess.
While the victory significantly boosts India’s chances of reaching the WTC final, a comfortable qualification requires winning at least four more matches in the five-Test series against Australia. A clean sweep would see India’s points percentage rise to 69.29%.
The race to the final remains tight, with Sri Lanka (55.56%), New Zealand (54.55%), and South Africa (54.17%) still in contention. The remaining matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be crucial in determining the final standings.
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