Updated World Test Championship Points Table: India Solidifies Top Spot After 2-0 Sweep Against Bangladesh
India has reinforced its position at the top of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship points table following a convincing 2-0 series victory over Bangladesh. Despite significant disruptions due to rain and a wet outfield, India's aggressive strategy paid off, securing a seven-wicket win in the second Test at Kanpur.
This series win has earned India an additional 12 points, boosting their points percentage to 74.24 after 11 matches. India now leads the table with 98 points, well ahead of Australia and Sri Lanka.
Current Standings
Here is the updated standings table:
| Position | Team | Matches | Win | Loss | Draw | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | India | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 98 | 74.24 |
| 2. | Australia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 62.50 |
| 3. | Sri Lanka | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 60 | 55.56 |
| 4. | England | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 81 | 42.19 |
| 5. | South Africa | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 38.89 |
| 6. | New Zealand | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 37.50 |
| 7. | Bangladesh | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 33 | 34.38 |
| 8. | Pakistan | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 19.05 |
| 9. | West Indies | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 18.52 |
Impact on Other Teams
Bangladesh, on the other hand, has dropped to seventh in the standings with a points percentage of 34.38 after their fifth loss in the cycle. Sri Lanka remains in the third position, having recently strengthened their home record with a 2-0 series win against New Zealand.
Australia, currently in the second spot, needs to win at least four of their remaining seven matches to stay in contention for the WTC 2025 final. Their upcoming five-match Test series against India will be crucial in determining their qualification chances.
Qualification Scenarios
India needs to win three of their remaining eight Test matches to qualify for the WTC 2025 final. Their upcoming series against New Zealand and Australia will be pivotal in securing their spot. Meanwhile, South Africa must win five out of their six remaining matches, with their series against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka being particularly important.
The competition remains intense as teams jostle for the top two spots that will secure a place in the WTC 2025 final at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.