World Test Championship
2025–27 Standings
The premier ICC Test competition spanning two years. Nine nations battle across home and away series to earn a berth in the WTC Final 2027 at Lord's. Australia currently lead the table with 80.00% PCT.
Teams
9
Format
2-yr cycle
Final
Lord's 2027
Series
27 total
WTC 2025–27 Points Table
PCT% — May 2026| # | Team | PCT% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia AUS | 80.00% |
| 2 | South AfricaCHAMPIONS SA | 75.00% |
| 3 | New Zealand NZ | 72.22% |
| 4 | Bangladesh BAN | 55.56% |
| 5 | India IND | 51.52% |
| 6 | England ENG | 38.54% |
| 7 | Sri Lanka SL | 33.33% |
| 8 | West Indies WI | 20.83% |
| 9 | Pakistan PAK | 4.63% |
Standings as of August 2026. PCT% = Points earned ÷ Max available. Live official table: ESPNcricinfo
Recent WTC Results
- Pakistan v EnglandEngland won by 8 wickets9–12 September 2026 · Edgbaston, Birmingham
- England v PakistanEngland won by 194 runs27–30 August 2026 · Lord's, London
- Pakistan v EnglandEngland won by an innings and 103 runs19–21 August 2026 · Headingley, Leeds
- India v Sri LankaMatch drawn23–27 August 2026 · Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo
- India v Sri LankaIndia won by 165 runs15–19 August 2026 · Galle International Stadium, Galle
- Bangladesh v AustraliaAustralia won by an innings and 51 runs22–23 August 2026 · Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
- Australia v BangladeshBangladesh won by 9 wickets13–16 August 2026 · Marrara Oval, Darwin
- West Indies v PakistanPakistan won by 8 wickets2–6 August 2026 · Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain
Upcoming WTC Tests
- South Africa v Australia9–13 October 2026 · Kingsmead , Durban
- South Africa v Australia18–22 October 2026 · St George's Park , Gqeberha
- South Africa v Australia27–31 October 2026 · Newlands , Cape Town
- Bangladesh v West Indies28 October–1 November 2026 · Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium , Dhaka
- Bangladesh v West Indies5–9 November 2026 · Sylhet International Cricket Stadium , Sylhet
- Pakistan v Sri Lanka9–13 November 2026 · Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium , Rawalpindi
- Pakistan v Sri Lanka17–21 November 2026 · Gaddafi Stadium , Lahore
- South Africa v Bangladesh15–19 November 2026 · Wanderers Stadium , Johannesburg
WTC Finals — All Editions
Lord's, London · June 2025
South Africa's maiden ICC World Test Championship title — their first ICC silverware since 1998.
The Oval, London · June 2023
Travis Head scored 163 and Steve Smith hit 121 as Australia became the only nation to hold all ICC trophies simultaneously.
Rose Bowl, Southampton · June 2021
New Zealand claimed the inaugural WTC title under Kane Williamson, becoming the first World Test Champions.
How the WTC Works
Two-Year League Phase
All 9 Test nations play 6 series each (3 home, 3 away) over two years. Each series is worth 12 points per match win, 4 per draw, 6 per tie.
Points Percentage (PCT%)
Because teams don't all play the same number of matches, standings are ranked by PCT% — points earned divided by maximum points available. This creates a fair comparison.
WTC Final
The top two teams by PCT% at the end of the cycle meet in the WTC Final — a single Test match, typically at Lord's Cricket Ground in June.
No Deductions Rule
Unlike the first cycle (2019–21), there are no points deductions for slow over-rates. Teams retain all points regardless of over rate.
WTC FAQs
What is the World Test Championship (WTC)?
The WTC is the ICC's premier Test cricket competition, running in two-year cycles. All nine Test-playing nations compete across home and away series, with points earned from wins, draws and ties. The top two teams at the end of the cycle meet in a final — currently scheduled for Lord's in June 2027.
How are WTC points calculated?
Teams earn 12 points for a win, 4 points each for a draw, and 6 points each for a tie. Because teams play a different number of matches, the table uses PCT% (Points Percentage) — points earned divided by maximum points available — to rank teams fairly.
Who are the current WTC champions?
South Africa are the reigning WTC champions, having beaten Australia by 5 wickets in the 2025 WTC Final at Lord's, London. It was South Africa's first ICC title since winning the ICC Knockout Trophy in 1998.
When and where is the WTC Final 2027?
The WTC 2025–27 Final is scheduled for Lord's Cricket Ground, London in June 2027. The top two teams by PCT% at the end of the two-year cycle will qualify.
Which team leads the WTC 2025–27 table?
Australia lead the WTC 2025–27 standings as of August 2026, ahead of New Zealand and South Africa. India improved their position by winning the 2026 Test series in Sri Lanka 1-0 (Galle win + Colombo draw). England are also climbing after their dominant innings victory over Pakistan in the 1st Test at Headingley. The table updates continuously as matches are played — check the live standings above for the latest PCT%.