The Australian team won the Sydney Test match by five wickets, securing the five-match Ashes series 4-1. England suffered another defeat in the final Test. Following their five-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test of the Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Australian team has maintained its dominance in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. Defending champions Australia have consolidated their top position with a points percentage (PCT) of 87.50. Their PCT was 85.71 before the series began.
Australia has now won seven matches in this cycle, with their only defeat coming in the Boxing Day Test. This was the final Test match for veteran opening batsman Usman Khawaja, and ending his career with a victory was a dream come true for him.
The England team, which had surprised the world with its aggressive "Bazball" style of cricket, suffered a crushing defeat in the Ashes series. Following the series loss, England slipped to 7th place in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. This was their sixth defeat in 10 matches, reducing their PCT (percentage of points) to 31.66. While they are still ahead of Bangladesh and West Indies, they currently appear to be out of the running for a place in the top four.
ICC World Test Championship - (WTC 2025-2027) - Points Table
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | PCT (%) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 87.50 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 77.78 | 2 |
| South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75.00 | 3 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | 4 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.00 | 5 |
| India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 48.15 | 6 |
| England | 10 | 3 | 6 | 31.66 | 7 |
The Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, is currently in sixth place with a PCT (Percentage of Points) of 48.15. England's slip to seventh place has opened up opportunities for India. If they maintain consistency in their upcoming home and away series, they can easily secure a place in the top four.
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