South Africa Tops World Test Championship Standings After 2-0 Series Sweep Over Sri Lanka

The Proteas need just one win in their upcoming series against Pakistan to secure a spot in the WTC final at Lord's next year.

South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 109 runs in the second Test at St George's Park, completing a 2-0 series whitewash and climbing to the top of the World Test Championship standings with a 63.33% points percentage.
Spinner Keshav Maharaj played a key role on the final day, taking a five-wicket haul to dismantle Sri Lanka's batting lineup and secure the victory within 70 minutes of play.
The Proteas have now won five consecutive Tests, a turnaround from their poor start to the WTC cycle, and are one win away from qualifying for their first WTC final in June 2025.
Sri Lanka's defeat eliminates them from realistic contention for the WTC final, while the race for the second spot intensifies between Australia and India, currently ranked second and third respectively.
South Africa will face Pakistan in a two-match home Test series starting December 26, with one victory assuring their place in the WTC final.