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- Ever since Australia’s reign as WTC champions came to an end with a five-wicket defeat against South Africa at Lord’s, they have enjoyed a red-hot run in the format, winning all six matches that they have played so far in the current cycle. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADAfter whitewashing West Indies 3-0 in the Caribbean, they currently are 3-0 up against England, enjoying a points percentage of 100, and appear favourites to complete another home Ashes whitewash. More from First Cricket T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squads: All the squads announced so far Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 69 powers India to dominant win over Sri Lanka in 1st Women’s T20INew Zealand (77.78) and defending champions South Africa (75), meanwhile, are second and third respectively.
- The Black Caps began their campaign with a 2-0 victory in a three-Test series against West Indies at home that concluded on Monday.
- The Proteas, on the other hand, have won three out of the four Tests that they have played so far, holding Pakistan to a 1-1 draw before completing a 2-0 whitewash against India in India. India languishing at sixth, face uphill journey towards 2027 finalIndia, meanwhile, are languishing at the sixth spot in the nine-team table with a PCT of 48.15.
- While they had begun their campaign with a 2-2 draw in the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England that was followed by a 2-0 sweep of West Indies at home, the 0-2 reversal against South Africa – also at home – has inflicted a serious blow to their hopes of reaching the WTC final for the third time in four editions. As for England, they appear to miss the final for the fourth time in as many editions as they find themselves at seventh with a PCT of 27.08 – having lost five of the seven Tests that they have played so far including three on the trot Down Under. Quick ReadsView All'Won't require surgery...': Real reason behind Jasprit Bumrah's absence from 5th Test revealed in new reportPCB bans players from WCL over India-Pakistan match controversyHere’s are the latest standings for the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship:PositionTeamPlayedWonLostDrawnTiedPointsPCT1Australia66000721002New Zealand320102877.783South Africa4310036754Sri Lanka210101666.675Pakistan2110012506India944105248.157England825102627.088Bangladesh20110416.679West Indies8071044.17TagsCricket World Test ChampionshipHomeFirst CricketWTC Points Table: New Zealand jump to second spot after beating West Indies; India languishing at sixthEnd of Article Read MoreFind us on YouTubeSubscribeHomeFirst CricketWTC Points Table: New Zealand jump to second spot after beating West Indies; India languishing at sixthEnd of ArticleQuick Reads'Won't require surgery...': Real reason behind Jasprit Bumrah's absence from 5th Test revealed in new reportJasprit Bumrah was rested for fifth Test against England at The Oval Workload management was believed to be the reason behind Bumrah's absence The pacer, however, reportedly has a knee injury, a BCCI official claimed in a report. More Quick ReadsTop StoriesUS Coast Guard in 'active pursuit' of another tanker vessel.
