Sat Nov 30 13:10:00 UTC 2024: ## South Africa Jumps to Second in WTC Standings After Dominant Victory Over Sri Lanka
**DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA** – South Africa secured a resounding 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match played in Durban, catapulting them to second place in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. This win sees them leapfrog Australia, with India retaining the top spot. The victory significantly boosts South Africa’s chances of reaching the WTC final.
The news follows India’s recent loss to New Zealand, which caused a major shake-up in the standings and significantly decreased India’s chances of making it to the final. Meanwhile, Bangladesh suffered a heavy points deduction after a clean sweep in their recent series. Sri Lanka also celebrated a victory over New Zealand in their first test, contributing further to the WTC table shifts.
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