ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 Points Table & Team Standings
The ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 points table has become increasingly competitive after a dramatic week of Test cricket. India strengthened its position with a 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle, while Bangladesh produced a historic nine-wicket win over Australia in Darwin. The results have significantly reshaped the race for the top two spots ahead of the 2027 World Test Championship Final.
The WTC 2025-27 cycle features nine Test-playing nations, with the top two teams at the end of the league phase qualifying for the final. The ICC has confirmed that the 2027 WTC Final will be played at The Oval in London from June 9 to 13, 2027.
ICC WTC 2025-27 Points Table
Updated after India's win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle:
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | 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 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 38 | 24.36% |
| 8 | Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 22.22% |
| 9 | West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 20.83% |
The table is ranked by Points Percentage (PCT) rather than simply total points. This is important because WTC teams play different numbers of Tests during the cycle. Under the competition regulations, a win earns 12 points, a draw four points and a tie six points, while slow-over-rate penalties can reduce a team's total.
India Moves to 53.33% After Galle Victory
India entered the Sri Lanka series with a PCT of 48.15% after nine Tests. The team had four wins, four defeats and one draw.
The 165-run victory in Galle has now taken India to 64 points from 10 Tests, lifting its PCT to 53.33%. India remains fifth, but the result has significantly improved its qualification prospects.
The result was particularly important because India had very little room for error after its difficult start to the cycle.
India's remaining WTC assignments include the second Test against Sri Lanka, a two-Test series against New Zealand and the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
That means nine Tests remain for India in the current cycle.
A strong finish is therefore essential if the two-time WTC finalists are to return to the championship match.
Australia Still Leads, But Bangladesh Has Changed the Race
Australia remains at the top of the WTC points table despite suffering a shock defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin.
Before the series, Australia had won seven of its first eight Tests and held an outstanding 87.50% PCT. Bangladesh's nine-wicket victory was Australia's second defeat of the cycle, reducing its PCT to 77.78%.
The defeat does not immediately threaten Australia's position at the top, but it has reduced the margin separating the leading teams.
Australia has several difficult assignments still remaining, including the second Test against Bangladesh, a three-Test series against South Africa, four Tests against New Zealand and five Tests against India.
The upcoming matches will determine whether Australia can maintain its comfortable position or whether the chasing pack closes the gap.
Bangladesh Emerges as a Serious WTC Contender
Bangladesh is arguably the biggest beneficiary of the latest results.
The team entered the Australia series with a PCT of 58.33% after winning two of its four Tests. Its historic victory in Darwin has taken Bangladesh to 66.67%, putting it fourth in the standings.
The victory was particularly significant because it was Bangladesh's first Test win on Australian soil.
Bangladesh now sits ahead of India in the points-percentage table and has a realistic chance of challenging for a place in the 2027 final.
However, the team still has difficult fixtures ahead, including the second Test in Australia and future series against West Indies, England and South Africa. The consistency Bangladesh shows across those assignments will determine whether its current position develops into a genuine final challenge.
South Africa and New Zealand Remain in Strong Positions
South Africa, the defending WTC champions, occupy second place with a 75% PCT from four Tests.
The Proteas have won three matches and lost one during the current cycle. Their strong start has put them in an excellent position, although they still have major series against Australia, England, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka remaining.
New Zealand are third with a 72.22% PCT after four wins, one defeat and one draw from six Tests.
The 2021 WTC champions strengthened their position after winning a three-Test series in England 2-1. Their remaining schedule includes Tests against India, Sri Lanka, Australia and Pakistan.
Both teams therefore remain firmly in the qualification picture.
Sri Lanka's Position Takes a Hit
Sri Lanka entered the India series sixth with a PCT of 41.67%.
The defeat in Galle has reduced Sri Lanka's PCT to approximately 33.33%, leaving the team with a steep challenge in the race for the top two.
The second Test against India, beginning in Colombo on August 23, is now particularly important for Sri Lanka.
After India, Sri Lanka still has WTC series against Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. Those matches offer opportunities to recover, but the team can no longer afford a prolonged run of poor results.
How the WTC Points System Works
The WTC table can initially look confusing because the ranking is not based simply on total points.
The ICC uses Points Percentage (PCT):
PCT = Points earned ÷ Maximum available points × 100
Each Test carries a maximum of 12 points for a win. A draw gives each team four points, while a tie gives each side six. Teams can also lose points because of over-rate penalties.
This system allows teams that play different numbers of Tests to be compared more fairly.
For example, Australia has accumulated more total points than South Africa, but the percentage is what determines their position.
At the conclusion of the league phase, the top two teams qualify for the WTC Final.
What Does India Need to Do From Here?
India's victory in Galle has improved its position, but fifth place means there is still substantial work ahead.
The biggest challenge is the remaining schedule.
India has:
1 Test remaining against Sri Lanka
2 Tests against New Zealand
5 Tests against Australia
That gives India eight? Actually, after the Galle victory, eight WTC Tests remain, not nine.
The second Sri Lanka Test is scheduled for August 23-27, followed by the New Zealand series and then the five-Test Australia series.
The mathematical possibilities will depend on results across the entire table, so there is no single guaranteed winning percentage that automatically secures qualification.
What is clear is that India now needs a sustained winning run rather than isolated victories.
WTC Final 2027: Race Is Getting Tighter
The latest results have made the WTC qualification race considerably more interesting.
Australia remains first, but its lead has narrowed after Bangladesh's historic victory. South Africa and New Zealand continue to occupy the next two positions, while Bangladesh has moved firmly into contention.
India's Galle victory has also brought the team back into the conversation.
The 2027 final will be played at The Oval from June 9 to 13, and the ICC says nine teams are still in the race at this stage of the cycle.
With several major Test series still to come, the table could change significantly over the coming months.
ICC WTC 2025-27: What to Watch Next
The next major results could have a substantial effect on the standings.
For India, the second Test against Sri Lanka is the immediate priority.
Australia and Bangladesh will also continue their two-Test series, while Pakistan's three-Test tour of England begins on August 19.
For fans tracking the WTC final race, the key metrics are not just wins and losses. Points percentage, remaining schedule, away performance and results against fellow contenders will all matter.
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 Points Table: Final Takeaway
The ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 points table has entered a fascinating phase. Australia remains first despite its defeat to Bangladesh, while South Africa and New Zealand continue to hold strong positions. Bangladesh's historic win in Darwin has pushed it into fourth, and India's 165-run victory in Galle has lifted its PCT to 53.33%.
For India, the Galle victory is a major boost, but the qualification race remains difficult. The remaining Tests against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia will determine whether India can convert its improved position into a realistic top-two challenge.
With the 2027 final at The Oval approaching, every Test from this point can have a major impact on the WTC standings.
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