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The shape of a Test cycle: why percentages beat raw points
Sample explainer for the WTC hub's illustrative points-percentage table.
Sample Features Writer (sample byline) · Mon 7 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
Unequal schedules are why the Test cycle is ranked by percentage of available points rather than a simple running total.
That method keeps teams comparable even when they have played different numbers of matches and series.
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