SRI LANKA BEGIN TWO-TEST SERIES AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA ON 27TH NOVEMBER

Colombo, November 26 - Sri Lanka will begin their two-test series against South Africa on November 27, as they look to build momentum ahead of the ICC World Test Championship. The Asian side, currently placed third in the WTC standings, have gained momentum with a 2-0 series win over New Zealand at home.

On the other hand, the Proteas, ranked fifth, will be buoyed by an impressive outing in Bangladesh and will aim to improve their position in the WTC rankings during their upcoming home contests. The series against Sri Lanka marks an important step towards redemption for the South African team.

Meanwhile, England and New Zealand are set to engage in a three-game Test series starting on November 28, with the Kiwis looking to make a push for Lord's. The winner of this bilateral series will gain a vital ranking point in the ICC World Test Championship.

In other matches, Bangladesh will visit the West Indies for a two-match Test series starting on November 22, as both teams look to boost their WTC standings. With less than 10% separating the top five teams in the current standings, every match is crucial in determining which teams can secure the coveted ICC World Test Championship title.

Standings update will be provided as more matches take place between these top contenders of the ICC World Test Championship. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!