WTC Standings: Australia Leads After West Indies Win, India Falters in Early Rankings

Monday - 21/07/2025 04:31

The new World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle has commenced with Australia and England leading with a perfect PCT of 100. Sri Lanka follows after their series against Bangladesh. India, despite Shubman Gill's team's impressive fight and five centurions, suffered a loss to England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a middle-order collapse.

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The World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle has commenced with thrilling action, as three Test series have already begun to shape the early standings. Australia and England have quickly risen to the top, while India and the West Indies are looking to gain ground.

Australian captain Pat Cummins leads his team off the field after defeating the West Indies

Australia's captain Pat Cummins leads his team off the pitch after defeating West Indies (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Australia and England currently hold the top two positions in the WTC table, both with a perfect points percentage of 100 after securing victories in their opening matches. Following closely is Sri Lanka, positioned third after concluding their two-match series against Bangladesh with a win and a draw. Bangladesh, with a draw and a loss, are placed fourth in the standings.

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Meanwhile, reigning champions South Africa, New Zealand, and Pakistan are yet to commence their WTC campaigns in this cycle.

India faced an unexpected setback in their opening match, despite a valiant effort at Headingley. The team showcased impressive batting prowess with five centurions, but ultimately suffered a defeat as England executed a remarkable chase, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Chasing a target of 371, England capitalized on a strong opening partnership between Ben Duckett (149) and Zak Crawley. The chase was further solidified by an unbeaten partnership between Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith. India's Shubman Gill and his team were left to ponder a middle-order collapse and costly dropped catches.

Gill acknowledged that India had opportunities but failed to seize them. He noted that the team aimed for a larger lead, but a lack of runs from the lower order impacted their plans.

India is now focused on the second Test at Edgbaston, with hopes of a swift recovery to keep their WTC campaign alive. Currently, they are positioned near the bottom of the table alongside the West Indies.

The WTC cycle commenced with Sri Lanka’s tour of Bangladesh on June 17 and will continue until the final in 2027.