WTC STANDINGS — The battle for the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) is heating up, with teams fighting for a spot in the grand final scheduled for June 2027 at Lord's. Below is the complete, official, and updated WTC points table, including points percentage (PCT), matches played, wins, losses, draws, and current standings.
WTC 2025–2027 Points Table Standings
The WTC table ranks teams based on the percentage of total points won out of the points contested. A total of 12 points are awarded for a win, 6 for a tie, and 4 for a draw.
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Points | PCT (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 84 | 77.78% |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75.00% |
| 3 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 72.22% |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 66.67% |
| 5 | India | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 64 | 53.33% |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 33.33% |
| 7 | England | 13 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 38 | 24.36% |
| 8 | Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 22.22% |
| 9 | West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 20.83% |
Key Standings Analysis and Major Updates
1. Australia Leads the Pack
Despite facing a surprise upset at the hands of Bangladesh in their opening match, Australia remains firmly at the top of the points table with a formidable 77.78% points percentage. Led by their dominant bowling attack and consistent top order, the Aussies have won 7 out of their 9 matches, putting them in an excellent position to secure a spot in the finals.
2. South Africa and New Zealand Remain Strong Contenders
South Africa holds onto the second spot with a high 75.00% PCT from 4 matches, while New Zealand is close behind in third place with 72.22% PCT. Both teams have shown remarkable consistency and represent a major threat to Australia's dominance.
3. India Positioned at 5th After Galle Victory
The Indian cricket team currently sits in 5th place with a points percentage of 53.33%. Following their recent dominant 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle, India earned 12 crucial championship points. The victory helps offset some earlier losses and keeps their hopes alive for a third consecutive WTC final appearance. However, the path ahead remains challenging, and India will need to secure wins in their upcoming home and away series to climb into the top two.
4. Lower Order Struggles: England, Pakistan, and West Indies
At the bottom of the table, England, Pakistan, and the West Indies continue to struggle. England has suffered 8 losses out of 13 matches, leaving them at a low 24.36% PCT. Pakistan sits in 8th place with a 22.22% PCT, while the West Indies anchors the table at 9th place with 20.83%.