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WTC 2025-27 points table: Updated World Test Championship standings after Australia beat South Africa in Durban

Australia secured a dominant 214-run victory over South Africa at Kingsmead, establishing a 1-0 lead in their Test series. Matt Renshaw proved pivotal for the tourists, anchoring the first innings with 190 runs after a top-order collapse and adding 82 in the second.

Josh Hazlewood spearheaded the bowling attack with six wickets to dismantle the hosts, rendering Aiden Markram's 75-run effort insufficient. This result cements Australia's position at the summit of the World Test Championship rankings, while South Africa drops to third place.

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