Australia remain the team to catch in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 race, but England’s 115-run win over New Zealand at Lord’s has added fresh movement to the latest points table.
The result has pushed England slightly closer to the middle of the standings while New Zealand, who had been sitting inside the top two conversation, have slipped after suffering their first defeat of the cycle. The latest table now has Australia firmly on top with 84 points and a commanding 87.50 PCT, followed by South Africa on 75.00 PCT and Sri Lanka on 66.67 PCT.
The World Test Championship table is ranked by percentage of points won, not simply by total points. That is why teams with fewer matches can sit above sides that have collected more points overall. Each Test win is worth 12 points, while a draw is worth 4 points, making every result crucial across the two-year cycle. The latest official tournament context can be followed through the ICC World Test Championship hub.
Latest WTC 2025-27 standings after England vs New Zealand
1. Australia — 8 matches, 7 wins, 1 defeat, 84 points, 87.50 PCT.
2. South Africa — 4 matches, 3 wins, 1 defeat, 36 points, 75.00 PCT.
3. Sri Lanka — 2 matches, 1 win, 1 draw, 16 points, 66.67 PCT.
4. New Zealand — 4 matches, 2 wins, 1 defeat, 1 draw, 28 points, 58.33 PCT.
5. Bangladesh — 4 matches, 2 wins, 1 defeat, 1 draw, 28 points, 58.33 PCT.
6. India — 9 matches, 4 wins, 4 defeats, 1 draw, 52 points, 48.15 PCT.
7. England — 11 matches, 4 wins, 6 defeats, 1 draw, 50 points, 37.88 PCT.
8. Pakistan — 4 matches, 1 win, 3 defeats, 4 points, 8.33 PCT.
9. West Indies — 8 matches, 0 wins, 7 defeats, 1 draw, 4 points, 4.17 PCT.
Australia’s lead is already significant. With 7 wins from 8 Tests, they have built the kind of cushion that matters in a long WTC cycle. Their only defeat has not damaged their position enough to threaten top spot, and their 87.50 PCT puts pressure on every chasing side to keep winning rather than settling for drawn matches.
South Africa are second despite playing only 4 Tests. Their 3 wins have kept them in a strong early position, and their 75.00 PCT gives them room to absorb a setback later in the cycle. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, sit third with a smaller sample size, but their unbeaten start of 1 win and 1 draw has helped them stay ahead of New Zealand and Bangladesh on percentage.
England’s win hurts New Zealand’s top-two push
New Zealand’s defeat at Lord’s is the biggest change near the top of the table. Before the loss, they were placed strongly in the WTC race, but the result dropped their percentage to 58.33. They remain in the fight, but the margin for error has narrowed quickly.
England’s win was important for their own campaign, even though they still sit seventh. Their overall record of 4 wins and 6 defeats from 11 Tests explains the low percentage, but beating New Zealand by 115 runs gives Ben Stokes’ side a badly needed lift after a difficult run in the cycle.
The result also keeps the England-New Zealand series highly relevant for the WTC race. Another England win would pull New Zealand further away from the top two, while a New Zealand comeback would help them recover lost ground. Fans tracking live standings and scorecards can follow the updated table on ESPNcricinfo’s WTC points table.
India’s position remains one of the biggest talking points. India have played 9 Tests, collected 52 points, and sit sixth with a 48.15 PCT. The total points look strong, but the percentage shows why India still need a consistent run of wins to move back into the final race.
Bangladesh are level with New Zealand on 28 points and 58.33 PCT, but they sit just behind on table order. Their start has been one of the more notable stories of this cycle, with 2 wins from 4 Tests keeping them above India, England, Pakistan and West Indies.
Pakistan and West Indies are already under major pressure. Pakistan have only 4 points from 4 Tests, while West Indies have the same points total from 8 Tests. For both teams, the route back into contention now requires a long winning run and help from results elsewhere.
The early shape of the WTC 2025-27 table is clear: Australia are setting the pace, South Africa and Sri Lanka are protecting strong percentages, and New Zealand’s defeat has opened the door for a tighter mid-table race. England’s win does not suddenly make them a top-two favourite, but it keeps their campaign alive and makes the next Tests in the cycle far more important for both sides.
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