WTC Standings Update: Australia and England Dominate as India Seeks Recovery After Loss to England

The World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle has commenced with thrilling action, as three Test series have already begun to define the standings. Australia and England are currently leading the pack, while India and the West Indies are striving to gain ground.

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

Australia and England have secured the top two positions in the WTC table, each with a perfect points percentage of 100 after winning their initial matches. Sri Lanka currently holds third place after concluding their two-match series against Bangladesh with one victory and one draw. Bangladesh, having experienced a draw and a loss, is positioned fourth.

India's opening match did not unfold as anticipated, despite a commendable effort at Headingley. Although the team had five centurions in the match, they faced defeat as England executed a remarkable chase to secure 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, while Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith steered the chase to victory with an unbroken partnership. India, led by Shubman Gill, was left to lament a middle-order collapse and costly dropped catches.

Following the match, Gill acknowledged that India had opportunities but failed to capitalize on them. He mentioned that the team had aimed for a larger lead, but a lack of runs from the lower order hindered their plans.

India is now shifting its focus to 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 began with Sri Lanka’s tour of Bangladesh on June 17 and will continue until the final in 2027.