South Africa scripted their third win of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 beating New Zealand by 198 runs on Tuesday in Christchurch. They bounced back from a defeat in the 1st Test to end the series at 1-1.
With this victory, the Proteas are currently in the fourth position with three wins and two losses from five matches. They have 36 points and a win percentage of 60 to their name. New Zealand, are in the sixth position of the ICC World Test Championship with two wins, three losses and one draw from six Tests. The Kiwis have a win percentage of 38.88.
Sarel Erwee scored his maiden Test century in the first innings to propel South Africa to 364. In reply, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen starred with the ball as the visitors secured a sizeable first-innings lead.
In reply, the Black Caps managed to reduce South Africa to 38/3 but Kyle Verreynne’s knock of 136 put the visiting side on top, setting a target of 426. Chasing a daunting total, Devon Conway and Tom Blundell tried to put up a fight but Rabada and Jansen were at it again to knock out the hosts to end the series in a draw.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are currently at the top of the ICC World Test Championship with a 100 percent win record. Australia are second with four wins and one draw. The Aussies have registered a total of 52 points and have a win percentage of 86.66.
Pakistan are placed third in the points table with a win percentage of 75 while India toil at the fifth place with a win percentage of 49.07. They have four wins, three defeats and two draws under their belt.
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