London, August 5:India made a significant leap in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings, climbing to the third position after sealing a dramatic six-run victory over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval on Monday. With this win, India wrapped up the high-octane series on a high note, dealing a major blow to England’s WTC campaign.
Australia, meanwhile, continues to dominate the WTC points table, maintaining its lead at the top following a strong showing in its recent fixtures.
India Bounces Back in WTC Race
India’s series win over England has injected new life into their WTC campaign. The narrow victory at The Oval not only helped them clinch the series but also brought valuable points to their tally. With a points percentage (PCT) boost, India now sit comfortably at third place, making them strong contenders in the early race to the final.
Captain Shubman Gill’s leadership, along with contributions from senior players like Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah, has played a pivotal role in India’s resurgence in red-ball cricket.
England’s WTC Hopes Take a Hit
On the flip side, England’s loss has cost them dearly. After a competitive series, their failure to close out tight games has seen them drop further in the standings. The inconsistency across both batting and bowling departments throughout the series has raised questions around their WTC qualification chances moving forward.
The latest defeat leaves England with a considerable task ahead as they aim to recover lost ground in the upcoming Test series.
WTC 2025–27 Standings (As of August 5, 2025):
1. Australia – Leading with strong consistency across series
2. South Africa – Solid performances keep them in close pursuit
3. India – Climbed up after winning the series against England
4. New Zealand
5. Pakistan
6. West Indies
7. Bangladesh
8. England – Slipped after recent loss
9. Sri Lanka