ICC World Test Championship points table (updated) as of October 31 after BAN vs SA 2024 series

South Africa have moved up from fifth to fourth in the ICC World Test Championship points table after a comprehensive series win against Bangladesh. The Proteas completed a 2-0 clean sweep with an inning and 273 runs win against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium earlier today (October 31).

Thanks to the dominant win against Bangladesh, South Africa's points percentage has increased from 47.62% to 54.17%. The Proteas now have 52 points from eight matches, having registered four wins, three losses and one draw in the 2023-25 cycle.

New Zealand have dropped from fourth to fifth in the ICC World Test Championship points table after South Africa's 2-0 series win against Bangladesh. The Black Caps have 50% points in their account right now.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh continue to be in the eighth position despite the big loss against South Africa in Chattogram. The Tigers' points percentage has come down from 30.56% to 27.50% and they have a 0% chance of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final.

New Zealand can return to 4th position in ICC World Test Championship points table if they beat India in 3rd match

The third match of the ongoing India vs New Zealand Test series will begin this week at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. New Zealand have gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

The Kiwis will be keen to complete a 3-0 whitewash, and if they are successful, they can climb to the fourth spot again, with their points percentage going up to 54.55%.

On the other hand, India will drop from first to second position in the ICC World Test Championship points table if they lose against New Zealand in Mumbai.

India's points percentage will drop to 58.33% if they lose to the Kiwis again. A 0-3 defeat against New Zealand will reduce India's chances of qualifying for the final significantly.