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WTC Final: The ICC will consider the new bonus marks arrangement in the board meeting in April, which can lead to more marks against the high ranked teams. The 2025-27 cycle will begin with the India-England series.
WTC 202-25 new digit system
Highlights
- ICC is considering new point system
- More points for defeating a high ranked team
- There may be changes in the bicycle of 2025-27
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council will consider the new bonus marks arrangement in the board meeting to be held in April, under which the next World Test Championships can get more points if they win against the high ranked teams in the bicycle.
The 2025-27 cycle of the World Test Championship will begin with a series of five Tests between India and England in June. Under the current rules, the team winning by small differences or an innings margin is given 12 points, six points for match tie and four points for drawing.
According to a report by Telegraph, the ICC is considering giving bonus points on the victory of victory or innings difference by a big margin.
A source said, ‘With the onset of WTC, issues like giving bonus points on the victory of the innings are constantly talking. Many teams believe that they are not getting that much return by defeating big teams.
A former India player said, ‘If this happens then it will be a good initiative. Teams will be inspired to play for the result and we will get to see exciting matches.
The ICC is thinking of giving additional points even if the rival team won on the field. The source said, ‘This will also be inspiring. Like last year New Zealand registered a historic victory in India. It is rare that a team should defeat India in India, so additional marks should be given for defeating it in the house of the rival team.
