WTC race heats up: India eye crucial home points as South Africa arrive for two

NEW DELHI: As India prepare to host reigning World Test Championship (WTC) winners South Africa in a high-stakes two-Test series starting November 14 at Eden Gardens, the battle for the top spots in the 2025–27 WTC cycle is set to intensify. With every point crucial in the race to the 2027 final at Lord’s, both teams have plenty to play for. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! India currently sit third on the WTC table with a points percentage of 61.90%, having drawn 2-2 in England and swept West Indies 2-0 at home earlier this year. Shubman Gill (946 runs) and Mohammed Siraj (33 wickets) lead India’s batting and bowling charts respectively this cycle. The upcoming series against South Africa will test India’s mettle against a side that has long been