ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table... a detailed review of table of teams standings

 

The ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 points table highlights the early dynamics and performances of the participating teams. Australia currently dominates the standings, followed by South Africa and Sri Lanka, while West Indies and New Zealand find themselves at the bottom with zero points and zero percentage. Each team's standing is based on matches played (PLD), points earned (PTS), and percentage (PCT), offering insight into their relative consistency and success.

 Top Performing Teams

- Australia (AUS): Leading the table with 48 points from 4 matches, Australia maintains a perfect win record, boasting a percentage of 100.00. This indicates their exceptional consistency and dominance in the initial phase of the championship.

- South Africa (SA): Standing at second, South Africa has played 3 matches securing 24 points and a percentage of 66.67, demonstrating strong form but trailing behind Australia in terms of match consistency.

- Sri Lanka (SL): Matching South Africa’s percentage (66.67) but from just 2 matches and 16 points, Sri Lanka remains competitive and could rise quickly if their consistency continues.

Mid-table Competitors

- India (IND): With 8 matches played—more than any other team—India accumulated 52 points and a percentage of 54.17. Despite the most matches, their win percentage lags behind the top teams, signaling inconsistency.

- Pakistan (PAK): Pakistan sits mid-table with 2 matches, 12 points, and a 50.00 percentage. Their limited play so far means they could climb swiftly with a strong streak.

Lower Half and Struggling Teams

- England (ENG): England has played 6 matches but earned only 26 points with a percentage of 36.11, indicating struggles in converting matches to points at a higher rate.

- Bangladesh (BAN): With 2 matches and a low 16.67 percentage (4 points), Bangladesh needs significant improvement to move up the table.

- West Indies (WI) and New Zealand (NZ): Both teams currently sit at the bottom with zero points and zero percentage, as West Indies have played 5 matches without success and New Zealand has yet to start their campaign.

 Observations and Trends

- Australia’s undefeated run marks them as clear favorites at this stage.

- The gap between matches played demonstrates varying schedules, which could influence future positions as other teams play more games.

- Several teams, such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, have played fewer matches, meaning their position and percentage could change rapidly as the championship progresses.

- Teams at the bottom, particularly West Indies and New Zealand, need dramatic turnarounds to become competitive in this cycle.

Table Summary

| Position | Team | Played | Points | Percentage |

|----------|------|--------|--------|------------|

| 1        | AUS  | 4      | 48     | 100.00     |

| 2        | SA   | 3      | 24     | 66.67      |

| 3        | SL   | 2      | 16     | 66.67      |

| 4        | IND  | 8      | 52     | 54.17      |

| 5        | PAK  | 2      | 12     | 50.00      |

| 6        | ENG  | 6      | 26     | 36.11      |

| 7        | BAN  | 2      | 4      | 16.67      |

| 8        | WI   | 5      | 0      | 0.00       |

| 9        | NZ   | 0      | 0      | 0.00       |

This table reflects each team's current status and sets the stage for a competitive and unpredictable World Test Championship cycle, where consistent performance and upcoming fixtures will define future standings.