India moved to the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table after Australia beat New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington on Sunday.
New Zealand's Wellington Test loss drops them from WTC top spot. The WTC 2021 champions fall to No.2 with a 60% points percentage after a 172-run defeat.
India, previously holding the No.2 spot, now leads the WTC table with a commanding 64.58 points percentage. This move highlights their consistent performance throughout the championship cycle.
| Pos | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | NR | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 62 | 64.58 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 60.0 |
| 3 | Australia | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 78 | 59.09 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.0 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 36.66 |
| 6 | West Indies | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 33.33 |
| 7 | South Africa | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 25.0 |
| 8 | England | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 19.44 |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Australia's victory in Wellington, fueled by Nathan Lyon's impressive six-wicket haul, has earned them 12 crucial points. Their points percentage has jumped to 59.09, solidifying their position in the top three. With the potential to win the series, Australia could even snatch up the No.2 spot from New Zealand.
The India vs. England Test in Dharamsala looms large. An England victory could propel Australia to the very top of the WTC standings.
The WTC action continues as New Zealand and Australia clash in Christchurch for the final Test on March 8th. The stakes are high for both teams as they fight for crucial points.
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