Day 3 - Essex trail by 52 runs.
Day 3 - Surrey lead by 142 runs.
Stumps - Day 3 - Somerset lead by 219 runs
Day 3 - Kent lead by 206 runs.
Day 3 - Gloucestershire trail by 40 runs.
Day 3 - Northamptonshire lead by 244 runs.
All

Updated WTC 2025-27 Standings: New Zealand Beat England, Australia Remain No.1

Updated WTC 2025-27 Standings: New Zealand Beat England, Australia Remain No.1

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Despite a dominant 253-run victory over England cricket team in the second Test at The Oval, New Zealand cricket team remain fourth in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings. The Kiwis now have 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw from 5 matches.

Their points percentage (PCT) is 66.67%. Meanwhile, Australia cricket team continue to lead the table with an impressive PCT of 87.50%. On the other hand, hosts England continue to be on the 7th, where in 12 matches they have lost seven and won only four. Their PCT is a poor 34.72. That only goes on to show, how form has deserted once a top side in this particular format.

ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 Points Table (Updated)

Pos Team Played Won Lost Draw Ded Points PCT (%)
1 Australia 8 7 1 0 0 84 87.50
2 South Africa 4 3 1 0 0 36 75.00
3 Sri Lanka 2 1 0 1 0 16 66.67
4 New Zealand 5 3 1 1 0 40 66.67
5 Bangladesh 4 2 1 1 0 28 58.33
6 India 9 4 4 1 0 52 48.15
7 England 12 4 7 1 14 38 26.38
8 Pakistan 4 1 3 0 8 4 8.33
9 West Indies 8 0 7 1 0 4 4.17

FAQs

Q. Why did New Zealand remain fourth despite beating England by 253 runs?
A.

New Zealand's PCT improved to 66.67%, but Sri Lanka also have the same PCT and remain ahead based on the current standings criteria.

 

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