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

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 |