Team India have further consolidated their position in the ICC World Test Championship Points Table (ICC WTC Points Table) after inflicting a heavy innings defeat on Australia in the first Test at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. The Rohit Sharma-led side thrashed Australia by an innings and 132 runs to take the lead in the four-match series.
Team India just thoroughly dominated the Test and did not really face any challenge from the visitors as they won the game inside three days with utmost ease. Pat Cummins did win a good toss but that was the only moment where it looked like Australia might pose a good challenge.
India were on top of the visitors right from the word go and never really gave them any opportunity in the match. Riding on Ravindra Jadeja’s stunning display in the first innings, the hosts bowled out Australia for a paltry 177. In reply, Team India scored 400 in their first innings with skipper Rohit Sharma’s classy century leading the way.
Jadeja and Axar Patel also scored fine fifties in the first innings. Trailing India’s first innings total by 223 runs, Australia needed to bat out of their skin to save the game let alone win it. The tourists, however, came up with another horrific batting display and were all out for just 91. Ravichandran Ashwin took 5 wickets while Jadeja picked up another 2.
IND vs AUS 2023: Updated ICC WTC Points Table:
Despite the loss in Nagpur, Australia have managed to regain the top spot in the ICC WTC Points Table so far. Their points percentage, however, has taken a hit.
Before the start of the game, Australia had a points percentage of 75.56. However, it has now dropped to 70.83 after the heavy loss in Nagpur. As far as India are concerned, they continue to remain at the second spot but have breached the 60%-mark following their impressive win.
Prior to the Test, Team India’s points percentage was 58.93. After the win, it has jumped to 61.66. Australia and India are followed by Sri Lanka, South Africa and England in top five.
Here is the fully updated ICC WTC Points Table:
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | NR | Points | PCT |
| 1 | Australia | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 136 | 70.83 |
| 2 | India | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 111 | 61.66 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 53.33 |
| 4 | South Africa | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 48.72 |
| 5 | England | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 124 | 46.97 |
| 6 | West Indies | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 54 | 40.91 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 64 | 38.1 |
| 8 | New Zealand | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 27.27 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 11.11 |