SA rise to top of World Test Championship table

South Africa’s men have climbed to the top of the International Cricket Council’s World Test Championship table.

The Proteas moved up to first place after Australia were beaten in the second Test in Sri Lanka and drew that series.

The rankings are decided on win percentage, with South Africa leading the way with five wins from seven matches.

The current World Test Championship runs until June 2023, with the top two teams in the table competing for the overall title in the final.

New Zealand are the defending champions after beating India in the inaugural final in June last year.

South Africa’s next Test series is away against England, with the first of three matches beginning at Lord’s on 17 August.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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