The World Test Championship 2025–27 is underway, and Australia have taken early control of the points table after a dominant run of results. With seven wins from eight matches, Australia sit comfortably at the top with the highest points and percentage so far in the cycle.
Most teams have already opened their campaigns and picked up points, while West Indies remain winless after eight matches. New Zealand have made a limited start, playing only three Tests but still holding a strong points percentage. As more series unfold, teams will look to improve their position and push toward qualification for the WTC Final in 2027.
This blog covers the latest WTC 2025–27 points table, results from completed matches, and the upcoming fixtures in the current cycle.
World Test Championship(WTC)- Overview
The World Test Championship (WTC) is the ICC’s premier competition to determine the best Test cricket team globally.
Launched in 2019, it aims to bring more context and excitement to the longest format by having teams compete over a multi-year cycle.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | ICC World Test Championship |
| Administrator | International Cricket Council |
| Format | Test Cricket |
| Tournament Format | League and Final |
| Number of Teams | 9 |
| Number of Matches | 71 |
| Recent Champion | South Africa (WTC 2024-25) |
Three editions have been completed so far — 2019-21, 2021-23 and 2023-25 — with the fourth cycle, 2025-27, now underway. Each cycle features the top nine Test-playing nations competing in bilateral series, earning points towards qualifying for the final.
The WTC has enhanced the significance of Test matches, providing fans with a clear championship structure and teams with a coveted trophy to chase.
WTC 2025-27 Points Table (Updated)
Australia, South Africa, and Sri Lanka are comfortably sitting in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions, respectively, as of now.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 87.500 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 77.780 |
| 3 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.000 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.670 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.000 |
| 6 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 48.150 |
| 7 | England | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 31.670 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.670 |
| 9 | West Indies | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4.170 |
Australia leads the pack with a flawless start, winning all three of their matches and achieving a perfect 100% points percentage. Meanwhile, India has played the most matches with seven and sits in third place, showing both their effort and mixed results.
At the bottom, the West Indies have not won a match in five attempts, leaving them at 0% and needing a turnaround to move up in the standings.
WTC 2025-27 Results & Fixtures
The new season of the World Test Championship 2025-27 began with the match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on 17 June 2025.
Check here for the match results so far and the remaining or announced fixtures in the cycle.
| Date | Match | Venue | Team 1 | Team 1 Score | Team 2 | Team 2 Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17–21, 2025 | 1st Test | Galle | Bangladesh | 495 & 285/6d | Sri Lanka | 485 & 72/4 | Match drawn |
| Jun 20–24, 2025 | 1st Test | Leeds | India | 471 & 364 | England | 465 & 373/5 | England won by 5 wickets |
| Jun 25–28, 2025 | 2nd Test | Colombo (SSC) | Bangladesh | 247 & 133 | Sri Lanka | 458 | Sri Lanka won by an innings & 78 runs |
| Jun 25–27, 2025 | 1st Test | Bridgetown | Australia | 180 & 310 | West Indies | 190 & 141 | Australia won by 159 runs |
| Jul 02–06, 2025 | 2nd Test | Birmingham | India | 587 & 427/6d | England | 407 & 271 | India won by 336 runs |
| Jul 03–06, 2025 | 2nd Test | St George’s | Australia | 286 & 243 | West Indies | 253 & 143 | Australia won by 133 runs |
| Jul 10–14, 2025 | 3rd Test | Lord’s | England | 387 & 192 | India | 387 & 170 | England won by 22 runs |
| Jul 12–14, 2025 | 3rd Test (D/N) | Kingston | Australia | 225 & 121 | West Indies | 143 & 27 | Australia won by 176 runs |
| Jul 23–27, 2025 | 4th Test | Manchester | India | 358 & 425/4 | England | 669 | Match drawn |
| Jul 31–Aug 04, 2025 | 5th Test | The Oval | India | 224 & 396 | England | 247 & 367 | India won by 6 runs |
| Oct 02–04, 2025 | 1st Test | Ahmedabad | West Indies | 162 & 146 | India | 448/5d | India won by an innings & 140 runs |
| Oct 10–14, 2025 | 2nd Test | Delhi | India | 518/5d & 124/3 | West Indies | 248 & 390 | India won by 7 wickets |
| Oct 12–15, 2025 | 1st Test | Lahore | Pakistan | 378 & 167 | South Africa | 269 & 183 | Pakistan won by 93 runs |
| Oct 20–23, 2025 | 2nd Test | Rawalpindi | Pakistan | 333 & 138 | South Africa | 404 & 73/2 | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| Nov 14–16, 2025 | 1st Test | Eden Gardens | South Africa | 159 & 153 | India | 189 & 93 | South Africa won by 30 runs |
| Nov 21–22, 2025 | 1st Test | Perth | England | 172 & 164 | Australia | 132 & 205/2 | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| Nov 22–26, 2025 | 2nd Test | Guwahati | South Africa | 489 & 260/5d | India | 201 & 140 | South Africa won by 408 runs |
| Dec 02–06, 2025 | 1st Test | Christchurch | New Zealand | 231 & 466/8d | West Indies | 167 & 457/6 | Match drawn |
| Dec 04–07, 2025 | 2nd Test (D/N) | Brisbane | England | 334 & 241 | Australia | 511 & 69/2 | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| Dec 10–12, 2025 | 2nd Test | Wellington | West Indies | 205 & 128 | New Zealand | 278/9d & 57/1 | New Zealand won by 9 wickets |
| Dec 17–21, 2025 | 3rd Test | Adelaide | Australia | 371 & 349 | England | 286 & 352 | Australia won by 82 runs |
| Dec 18–22, 2025 | 3rd Test | Mount Maunganui | New Zealand | 575/8d & 306/2d | West Indies | 420 & 138 | New Zealand won by 323 runs |
| Dec 26–27, 2025 | 4th Test | Melbourne | Australia | 152 & 132 | England | 110 & 178/6 | England won by 4 wickets |
| Jan 04–08, 2026 | 5th Test | Sydney | England | 384 & 342 | Australia | 567 & 161/5 | Australia won by 5 wickets |
| Jun 04–08, 2026 | 1st Test | Lord’s | England | – | New Zealand | – | Match yet to begin |
| Jun 17–21, 2026 | 2nd Test | The Oval | England | – | New Zealand | – | Match yet to begin |
| Jun 25–29, 2026 | 3rd Test | Nottingham | England | – | New Zealand | – | Match yet to begin |
| Aug 19–23, 2026 | 1st Test | Leeds | England | – | Pakistan | – | Match yet to begin |
| Aug 27–31, 2026 | 2nd Test | Lord’s | England | – | Pakistan | – | Match yet to begin |
| Sep 09–13, 2026 | 3rd Test | Birmingham | England | – | Pakistan | – | Match yet to begin |
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Conclusion: Australia Lead the WTC 2025–27 Standings
Australia currently sit clear at the top of the World Test Championship 2025–27 standings, collecting 84 points from eight matches with an impressive 87.50 percent points percentage. Their consistent performances across home and away conditions, including strong results against England and West Indies, have given them a strong early cushion.
New Zealand and South Africa follow with high points percentages, though both have played fewer matches so far. South Africa’s position has been strengthened by key overseas wins, while Sri Lanka and Pakistan remain competitive after steady starts to their campaigns.
India and England find themselves in the middle of the table after mixed results despite playing the most matches so far. At the bottom, Bangladesh and West Indies are struggling for momentum, with West Indies yet to register a win in this cycle.
With several important series still to come, the WTC 2025–27 standings are expected to evolve quickly as teams push for a place in the final at Lord’s in 2027.
