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WTC Points Table: Updated Points Table of World Test Championship on July 14 after IND vs ENG 3rd Test
WTC Points Table: The World Test Championship 2025-27 points table has taken another dynamic move as India lost to England in the 3rd Test at Lord's.
After a see-saw battle at the iconic venue, India came short as they lost the match by 22 runs. England, with the victory, now lead the five-match series 2-1.
At the moment, Australia and West Indies are also playing a Test match, which is being held at Jamaica. Aussies have already won the series 2-0 and currently sit on top of the WTC points table for this cycle.
WTC 2025-27 Points Table: Updated Standings of World Test Championship after India vs England 3rd Test
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Points | PCT (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 100.00 |
| 2 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 66.67 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 3 | India | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 33.33 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 5 | West Indies | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 5 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
WTC Points System and Structure
The ICC World Test Championship continues with its established points system-
12 points for a win
6 points for a tie
4 points for a draw
0 points for a loss
Over-rate penalties remain in effect. Teams are ranked based on the percentage of points earned rather than total points, ensuring fairness despite the variation in the number of Tests played. Among the nine competing nations, Australia is scheduled for the heaviest workload with approximately 22 Tests, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will each play 12 to 14 Tests.
WTC 2025-27 Schedule
The Championship kicks off on 17 June 2025 in Galle, as Sri Lanka hosts Bangladesh. Subcontinent conditions, spin-friendly pitches, and tactical intrigue promise a compelling opening to the two-year cycle.
Pivotal Series: England vs India (June-August 2025)
India begins its campaign with a high-voltage five-Test tour of England, covering venues such as Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford, and The Oval.
This series marks a new chapter for Indian cricket as Shubman Gill assumes Test captaincy, with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain-ushering in a post-Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli era. A series win here could be pivotal in shaping India's WTC aspirations.
Home Assignments: West Indies and South Africa (Oct-Dec 2025)
India returns home for two key series:
West Indies (2 Tests) - October 2025
South Africa (2 Tests) - November-December 2025, in Kolkata and Guwahati
These matches provide a chance for India to consolidate early points and test squad depth.
Climactic Series: Border-Gavaskar Trophy vs Australia (Jan-Feb 2027)
The league stage concludes with a blockbuster five-Test home series against Australia marquee contest that could determine WTC final spots. Spanning January to February 2027, this high-profile series promises intensity and narrative-rich cricket on India's spinning tracks.
WTC 2027 Final
The final is provisionally scheduled for June 2027, likely at Lord's, London. Official confirmation of the date and venue is awaited.
WTC 2025-27 Series Guide of All Teams
| Team | Scheduled Matches | Not Scheduled to Play Against | Total Home | Total Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 22 | Pakistan, Sri Lanka | England (5), New Zealand (4), Bangladesh (2) | West Indies (3), South Africa (3), India (5) |
| Bangladesh | 12 | India, New Zealand | Pakistan (2), West Indies (2), England (2) | Sri Lanka (2), South Africa (2), Australia (2) |
| England | 21 | Sri Lanka, West Indies | India (5), New Zealand (3), Pakistan (3) | Australia (5), South Africa (3), Bangladesh (2) |
| India | 18 | Bangladesh, Pakistan | West Indies (2), South Africa (2), Australia (5) | England (5), Sri Lanka (2), New Zealand (2) |
| New Zealand | 16 | Bangladesh, South Africa | West Indies (3), India (2), Sri Lanka (2) | England (3), Australia (4), Pakistan (2) |
| Pakistan | 13 | Australia, India | South Africa (2), Sri Lanka (2), New Zealand (2) | Bangladesh (2), West Indies (2), England (3) |
| South Africa | 14 | New Zealand, West Indies | Australia (3), Bangladesh (2), England (3) | Pakistan (2), India (2), Sri Lanka (2) |
| Sri Lanka | 12 | Australia, England | Bangladesh (2), India (2), South Africa (2) | West Indies (2), Pakistan (2), New Zealand (2) |
| West Indies | 14 | England, South Africa | Australia (3), Sri Lanka (2), Pakistan (2) | India (2), New Zealand (3), Bangladesh (2) |
Story first published: Monday, July 14, 2025, 21:22 [IST]
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