WTC Points Table 2025-27 Updated: England finally shattered their 15-year winless streak in Australia, ensuring a compelling four-wicket triumph over the hosts in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Despite the Ashes slipping out of their grasp, captain Ben Stokes' England delivered a resounding statement, clinching the match in a mere 32.2 overs on Day 2.
Josh Tongue led the charge for England with a five-wicket haul as Australia were bundled out for 152 in their first innings. In reply, England were skittled for 110, handing Australia a 42-run lead, with Michael Neser claiming four wickets and Scott Boland scalping three.
By stumps on Day 1, Australia seemed firmly in control, finishing with all 10 wickets in hand thanks to a steady stand between Travis Head and nightwatchman Boland.
England surged through the remaining wickets on Day 2, dismissing Australia for 132, with stand-in captain Steve Smith left unbeaten on 24.
England put an end to Australia's hopes of a clean sweep, chasing down a target of 175 with four wickets to spare on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Updated WTC 2025-27 points table after England beat Australia in 4th Test
Despite defeat in 4th Test, Australia maintains its grip on the top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table with an impressive PCT of 85.71. Meanwhile, England's thrilling victory has nudged their PCT up to 35.18.
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This unanticipated result has tensed the WTC standings, with Australia's lead now under threat from New Zealand, who are hot on their heels with a PCT of 77.78. South Africa remains in third place with a PCT of 75.
India currently occupies sixth place in the WTC standings with a PCT of 48.15%.