Guwahati, Nov. 26 -- India has slipped to the fifth spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings following a humiliating series loss to South Africa at home on Wednesday.

This marks just the second time that they have achieved a Test series win in the country after 2000. Meanwhile, the loss by 408 runs marks India's heaviest defeat (by margin of runs) in Test cricket, as per ICC.

The win has further strengthened South Africa's position in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings. The defending champions occupy the second position, right behind Australia, with 36 points from their four Tests. Their points percentage (PCT) improves from 66.67 to 75. They have won three Tests and lost just one.

On the other hand, India...