England’s two-day win in the fourth Ashes Test impacted the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings
Australia remained near the top of the table despite suffering their first defeat of the cycle
England improved their points percentage but stayed in the mid-table race
England produced a much-needed turnaround in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, securing their first Test victory on Australian soil in nearly 15 years by beating Australia by four wickets.
After being bundled out for 110 in their first innings, England chased down a modest target of 175 in just 32.2 overs, reaching 178-6 late on Day 2 in a match that concluded inside two days.
The tourists were driven by key contributions from Jacob Bethell (40), Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, and supported by disciplined bowling from Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes as Australia were dismissed twice, for 152 and 132.
The match ended the home side’s bid for a clean sweep in the series (Australia lead 3-1) and provided England a morale-boosting win amid a tough tour. On a surface that proved difficult for batters on both sides, dramatic collapses saw 20 wickets fall on the opening day alone.
The result also had implications for the ongoing World Test Championship 2025-27 standings. While England’s win improved their points percentage to around 35.19%, they remain seventh on the WTC table with three wins, five losses and a draw.
Australia, despite suffering their first defeat in this WTC cycle, still sit atop the standings with six wins from seven Tests and a points percentage of 85.71%, followed by New Zealand (77.78%) and South Africa (75.00%). India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan sit above England in the mid-table, while Bangladesh and West Indies remain at the bottom of the rankings.
South Africa Strong, India Mid-Table
South Africa sit close behind New Zealand, having won three of their four Tests in the current cycle and maintaining a strong points percentage that keeps them firmly in contention.
Further down the table, Sri Lanka and Pakistan occupy the mid-table positions, while India, despite playing a demanding schedule that includes nine Tests so far, find themselves lower in the standings due to mixed results.
At the bottom end of the table, England, Bangladesh, and West Indies continue to struggle for consistency, with the Three Lion’s Ashes defeat compounding their difficult WTC campaign.
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Updated Points Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | D | Ded | Points | Pct |
| 1 | Australia | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 85.71 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 77.78 |
| 3 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50 |
| 6 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 7 | England | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 35.19 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 9 | West Indies | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4.17 |
The ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 final will be played in June 2027 at Lord’s, London.
