South Africa has defeated Sri Lanka by 109 runs, in the second Test in St George's Park, Gqeberha, on December 9, climbing to the top of the World Test Championship Ranking. South Africa presently has the Point Percentage (PCT) of 63.33, and they need to win just one Test against Pakistan to reach the WTC final. Australia, who was topping the ranking after a 10-wicket win against India at Adelaide, had dropped down to the second place, having India in the third place. Even though Sri Lanka is potentially knocked out of the World Test Championship, they still can affect the race having two Tests left to play against Australia. Read also: 'You are a wanker,' Australian Crowd’s Booing of Siraj India's requirement for WTC Final qualification India is currently in the third position with a PCT of 57.29 and can't afford a single defeat in the series, as they already suffered one in Adelaide. In order to swiftly reach the final, India has to win the remaining three Tests. Even if they slip in one, they will have chances, but gotta depend on Sri Lanka to win both Tests against Australia. Proteas on top! 🔝🔥 Dominating the WTC points table as the No.1 team 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/wKnYXFefIu — CricketGully (@thecricketgully) December 9, 2024 SA vs SL recap South Africa extended their dominant Test run, defeating Sri Lanka 2-0 at home to maintain their lead in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 race. The Proteas clinched the second Test at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, on December 9, after a hard-fought encounter. Temba Bavuma's return bolstered the team, as the captain hit a century and three fifties in the series. Ryan Rickelton’s maiden Test century (101) and Kyle Verreynne’s hundred helped South Africa post 358 in the first innings, while Sri Lanka managed 328, led by Pathum Nissanka’s 89. Dane Paterson claimed five wickets for the hosts. In the second innings, Bavuma’s 66 and Tristan Stubbs’ 47 set a stiff target. Keshav Maharaj’s five-wicket haul sealed the match, dismissing Sri Lanka for 238. South Africa’s fifth consecutive Test win in 2024 keeps them on track for the WTC final.