India, Oct. 31 -- The World Test Championship 2025-27 race has taken a fresh turn following a dramatic finish to the South Africa-Australia series and West Indies' victory over Bangladesh. South Africa bounced back from their opening-Test defeat to clinch the series 2-1, beating Australia by 176 runs in Cape Town. The result pushed South Africa up to second in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 71.43, while Australia slipped to third on 69.23. New Zealand now lead the table with 72.22.

West Indies also influenced the standings by defeating Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test in Dhaka. Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican led the bowling effort as Bangladesh were dismissed for 142 in their second innings, leaving the visit...