India’s WTC Ranking After England Defeat | World Test Championship 2025-27
By Rohit - Jul 16, 2025 06:52 PMLast updated on Jul 16, 2025 06:53 PM
India Slip to Fourth in WTC 2025–27 Standings After Lord's Test Loss
England's dramatic 22-run win over India at Lord's in the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy not only gave them a 2-1 series lead but also caused a seismic shift in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings.
How England Clinched a Thriller at Lord’s
Defending a modest target of 193 on Day 5, England bowled India out for 170, winning a nail-biting contest that swung wildly across five days. Joe Root’s masterful 104 and key contributions from Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse led England to a first-innings total of 387. India matched that score, thanks to K.L. Rahul's century, Rishabh Pant's explosive 74, and Ravindra Jadeja's composed 72.
Despite Jasprit Bumrah taking five wickets and Washington Sundar's 4/22 in the second innings, India were left chasing 193 and collapsed to 58/4 by stumps on Day 4. Jadeja and the lower-order showed resistance, but a freak dismissal of Mohammed Siraj sealed the loss.
Impact on WTC 2025–27 Points Table
The result had an immediate impact on the World Test Championship standings. Here’s how the points table looks after the Lord’s Test:
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | No Result | Points | Points % (PCT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 100.000 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.670 |
| 3 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 61.110 |
| 4 | India | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 33.330 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.670 |
| 6 | West Indies | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Key Takeaways from Lord’s Test
- England’s win moved them to joint second on the WTC table with Sri Lanka.
- India slipped from second to fourth, with a PCT of just 33.33.
- Australia maintained its perfect record and stayed at the top.
- The final two Tests in the series will be crucial for India to remain in WTC contention.
What’s Next in the Series?
With two Tests still to play, both teams remain in contention for the series and valuable WTC points. India must win at least one of the next two Tests to stabilize their WTC campaign. The fourth Test begins July 23 at Old Trafford, Manchester, followed by the final Test at The Oval from July 31 to August 4.
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