The 5 -Test series between India and England ended in a very exciting style. The Test series, which started on June 20 in Leeds, ended with the last innings of the last Test on August 4 at the Oval.
Team India finished the series on par, registering an exciting win in the last Test by 6 runs. The outcome of the Oval Test was not only affected the scorline of the series, but also saw the points of the World Test Championship on the table. India, with a victory, made a high jump in its points and overtook England.
India and England were playing their first series in the fourth cycle of WTC. England started the series with victory but Team India made a comeback in Edgbaston. Then in the third Test played at Lord’s, England took an edge by winning a thrilling win. Team India had drew the defeat in the Manchester Test. After this, the Oval Test was eyeing for the decision of the series.
Where is India and England after the Oval Test?
After the Manchester Test, England stood third in the WTC points table with 26 points and 54.17 points percentage (PCT). At the same time, Team India was fourth with 16 points and 33.33 PCT. The situation changed with the victory of Team India in the Oval Test. After the victory in the fifth Test, Team India became 28 points and 46.67 PCCT and thus snatched the third place from England. At the same time, England’s 26 points remained, while the PCT fell down to 43.33 and she rolled in fourth place.
As far as the rest of the team is concerned in the points table, the first place is still former champion Australia, who won all three matches against the West Indies. At the same time, Sri Lanka is in second place, which won a match against Bangladesh and was a draw. Apart from the current champion South Africa, Pakistan and New Zealand have not started their campaign in this cycle yet.
Team India’s eyes on domestic series
If we talk about Team India, then its next Test series will now be on the home ground. Exactly two months later, the series of 2 Test matches between India and West Indies will start from October 2. After this, Team India will face South Africa. This series will also be on Indian land. Team India will have a chance to gain an edge in the points table by winning both these series. Talking about England, it will now tour Australia directly, where the 5 Test Ashes series will start between the two teams from November 21.