Here is how the WTC 2021-23 points table looks like after 2nd Ashes Test match

You have to feel for Jos Buttler. The wicket-keeper batter had defiantly stood between Australia and victory and had frustrated the kangaroos. But then, Buttler’s innings ended in a highly unfortunate manner.

To a short delivery from Jhye Richardson, Buttler went onto the backfoot and guided the ball towards the offside. However, the batter had gone too deep into the crease, and was dismissed ‘hit wicket’. And after the dismissal of Buttler, the Australian side completed the formalities on Day 5, and decimated the England side by 275 runs.

England were never in the contest in the 2nd Test at Adelaide. In the second innings, the Joe Root led outfit was set an improbable target of 468 for victory, and the visitors were bowled out for 192 at the Adelaide Oval. However, England can take heart from the fact that they fought till the end, and did not gift the game away to the Australian side.

How does the WTC points table look like after the 2nd Ashes Test match?

So, after this crushing 275-run victory by the Aussies, what has happened to the World Test Championship (WTC) points table? Australia have now moved to the 2nd spot, and have posted 2 wins in 2 matches in the 2nd cycle of the WTC.

On the other hand, England are placed at the 7th position, having won just 1 match in the WTC. The top spot in the WTC table is still occupied by the Sri Lankan side, while Pakistan are placed at the 3rd spot.

Virat Kohli’s Indian side is occupying 4th place. While the West Indies are placed at No.5, New Zealand are stationed at the 6th spot. The Bangladesh side is positioned at the last spot in the WTC points table.

Here is the updated WTC points table after the 2nd Ashes Test match