Updated World Test Championship Standings Following the Draw of the England-India Test at Old Trafford (2025-27)
The 4th Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between England and India has come to a close, with India securing a thrilling win to level the series 2-2. This victory has had a significant impact on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings.
After the completion of the 4th Test, the WTC standings are as follows:
- Australia - Remain at the top with a perfect 100% points percentage (PCT), having won all three of their matches so far.
- Sri Lanka - Hold second place with a 66.67% PCT, with one win and one draw from two matches.
- India - Moved up to third place after their victory in the 4th Test, now having 28 points and a PCT of 46.67%.
- England - Sit fourth with 26 points and a PCT of 43.33%, their position affected by a two-point deduction for a slow over rate in a previous match.
- Bangladesh - Are fifth with 4 points and a 16.67% PCT.
The lower positions are currently occupied by West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, and Pakistan, with West Indies having zero points and the others yet to play matches in this cycle.
England and India have both played four matches, with India gaining a slight edge after their recent win. India's captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul had an unbroken 174-run stand on day four, while Gill scored his fourth century of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, 103 runs in 238 balls. Washington Sundar, promoted to No. 5 for the first time, scored an impressive 101 (206 balls), and his partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (107 (185)) forced a draw in the match.
India's points percentage (PCT) now stands at 33.33%, having secured one win, two losses, and one draw from four matches. England, on the other hand, have a PCT of 54.17%, having secured two wins, one loss, and one draw from four matches.
The 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy fourth Test ended in a draw, and the fifth and final Test will be an exciting conclusion to the series. The reshuffling of the WTC standings adds an extra layer of anticipation to the upcoming matches.
[1]: Link to the article about the 4th Test results [2]: Link to the article about the series being leveled [4]: Link to the article about India's win in the 4th Test
Sports enthusiasts will find the latest cricket news intriguing as the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings have seen significant changes. India, after their recent win, moved up to third place in the WTC standings, amassing 28 points with a Points Percentage (PCT) of 46.67%. This places them above England, who currently hold fourth position with 26 points and a PCT of 43.33%.
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