Mon Dec 30 05:13:02 UTC 2024: ## South Africa First to Reach World Test Championship Final
**Centurion, South Africa:** South Africa has become the first team to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final after a thrilling 2-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test match at Centurion. This win secures their place in the final regardless of the outcome of the second Test.
The race for the second spot in the final is now a tight contest between India and Australia. While South Africa’s points percentage currently sits at 66.67%, Australia trails at 58.89%, and India at 55.88%. The outcome of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia will significantly impact the final standings.
A 2-2 draw in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy would leave India with a points percentage of 55.26%. In this scenario, Australia would need to either draw or win at least one match in their upcoming series against Sri Lanka to secure their place in the final. However, if India wins one match and draws another in the series against Australia, Australia would need a 2-0 victory over Sri Lanka to qualify. The remaining matches promise a nail-biting finish to the WTC race.
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