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WTC points table updated after Australia win in the first Test: It has once again been proven in the cricketing world that challenging the Australian team is no easy task. By securing a magnificent victory in the first match of the Test series against South Africa, the 'Kangaroos' have taken the lead in the series. This thrilling contest not only won the hearts of spectators at the venue but also completely altered the equations on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table.
Aiden Markram's Valiant Knock Fails to Save South Africa
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The final day of the match was incredibly exciting and hard-fought. South African batsman Aiden Markram showed great resilience at the crease, battling for a long period. He made every effort to stave off defeat and save the match for his team, but his endeavors ultimately proved insufficient against the Australian bowlers. Australia eventually clinched the match on the strength of their superb bowling and disciplined performance.
Latest WTC Standings: Australia Stays on Top, New Zealand Gains
This magnificent victory has led to a significant shake-up in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table:
- Australia (Rank 1): Before the match, Australia's PCT stood at 80; following this victory, it has surged to 81.82. The team has further solidified its hold on the number-one spot.
- South Africa Slips (Rank 3): South Africa has suffered a major setback following the defeat. Their PCT, which was 75 prior to the match, has plummeted to 60. Consequently, the team has dropped from second to third place.
- New Zealand Moves Up (Rank 2): The New Zealand team has directly benefited from South Africa's defeat. With a PCT of 72.22, the Kiwi team has jumped up one spot to reach the second position without even stepping onto the field.
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Cricket Points Table - ICC World Test Championship - (WTC 2025-2027)
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | PCT | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +81.82 | 108 | WWLWL |
| 2 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +72.22 | 52 | WWLWW |
| 3 | South Africa | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +60.00 | 36 | LWWWL |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +55.56 | 40 | LWWWL |
| 5 | India | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +51.52 | 68 | DWLLW |
| 6 | England | 16 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | +38.54 | 74 | WWWLL |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +33.33 | 24 | DLDWL |
| 8 | West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | +20.83 | 21 | LWDWL |
| 9 | Pakistan | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | +14.81 | 16 | LLLWL |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 13-Oct-2026, 05:44 PM | |||||||||
