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England-India blockbuster reshapes WTC27 standings

Dubai, Aug 4 (UNI) The ICC World Test Championship standings have seen significant shifts after India beat England in a thrilling showdown at The Oval to level the series 2-2
While it's still early days in the WTC27 cycle, India managed to usurp England and move into third place in the ICC World Test Championship standings with their victory in the final Test, earning 12 crucial points. They now have 28 points on the board and a points percentage of 46.67%.
Despite having a similar number of wins and draws as India, England sit fourth in the standings with 26 points and a points percentage of 43.33%. Their position was impacted by a two-point deduction for a slow over rate during the Lord’s Test.
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