WTC Standings Update: Australia Leads After West Indies Win, India Faces Uphill Battle

Monday - 14/07/2025 03:16

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.

The World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 has commenced with intense competition, with the initial Test series setting the stage for the championship. Australia and England have emerged as early frontrunners, while India and West Indies are looking to regain momentum.

Pat Cummins leading Australia after victory against West Indies

*Australia's captain Pat Cummins leads this 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, each boasting a perfect 100% points percentage after securing victories in their opening matches. Sri Lanka currently sits third after winning one match and drawing another in their two-match series against Bangladesh. Bangladesh is fourth, with one draw and one loss.

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However, teams like South Africa, New Zealand, and Pakistan are yet to begin their WTC campaigns.

India's first match did not go as planned, even after a notable effort at Headingley. Despite having five centurions, they suffered a defeat as England successfully chased their target, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

England achieved the 371-run target thanks to a strong opening partnership between Ben Duckett (149) and Zak Crawley, followed by an unbeaten partnership from Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith. India's middle-order collapse and missed opportunities proved costly.

Following the match, Shubman Gill acknowledged that India had opportunities but could not capitalize on them, and the lack of runs from the lower order hurt their plans.

India is now preparing for the second Test at Edgbaston, aiming for a strong comeback to revive their WTC campaign. Currently, they are positioned near the bottom of the table, alongside West Indies.

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