South Africa delivered a dominant performance to crush India by 408 runs in the second Test, completing a 2–0 series sweep and dramatically reshaping the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 table.
The heavy defeat pushed India further down the standings, while South Africa made significant gains, climbing into the upper half of the table with a major boost to their points percentage.
South Africa’s massive victory marks one of their most memorable overseas campaigns, as they sealed a rare Test series win on Indian soil. The visitors outplayed India in all three departments, showcasing superior discipline in both spin and pace conditions.
India Slip Further in WTC Race
With this loss, India’s WTC position has weakened considerably. The 408-run defeat not only confirmed a 0–2 whitewash but also dented India’s points percentage, pushing them below several competing teams in the WTC standings.
The result raises concerns for India’s qualification chances, as Rohit Sharma’s men will now require consistent wins in the remaining fixtures to stay alive in the race for the WTC Final.
Updated WTC Standings
Following South Africa’s comprehensive victory:
South Africa move up in the table with a major jump in points percentage.
India drop further down the standings after another heavy loss.
The competition tightens, with mid-table teams now closing in on India’s position.
What This Means Going Forward
The WTC cycle has now become wide open. South Africa’s resurgence puts pressure on other contenders, while India face a must-win situation in upcoming series to revive their campaign.
The 408-run defeat — one of India’s heaviest in recent years — will likely trigger conversations around team balance, selection, and preparation for the rest of the WTC cycle.
