By Rifat Malik and Haider Abbas South Africa is in prime position to secure its first-ever appearance in the World Test Championship (WTC) final following a dec
South Africa is in prime position to secure its first-ever appearance in the World Test Championship final following a decisive victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test. With a commanding 233-run win at St. George’s Park, the Proteas have solidified their chances of clinching the top spot in the ongoing championship.Sri Lanka, a strong contender for the WTC final, saw their ambitions take a severe blow with the heavy loss.
India heads into the second Test brimming with confidence after a resounding victory in the first match. To secure their place in the WTC final, India must win at least two of the remaining matches—a challenging task given Australia’s formidable record on home soil.
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