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 87.50% 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 | 87.50% |
| 2 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand NZL | 77.78% |
| 3 | 🇿🇦 South AfricaCHAMPIONS SA | ~ 70.00% |
| 4 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka SL | 66.67% |
| 5 | 🇮🇳 India IND | 54.17% |
| 6 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan PAK | 50.00% |
| 7 | 🏴 England ENG | ~ 33.00% |
| 8 | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh BAN | 22.22% |
| 9 | 🌐 West Indies WI | 0.00% |
Standings as of May 2026 (approximate). PCT% = Points earned ÷ Max available. Live official table: ESPNcricinfo
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 with an 87.50% PCT as of May 2026, ahead of New Zealand (77.78%) and South Africa. India are fifth on 54.17% PCT and need consistent series wins to re-enter top-two contention.