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- By Gurmeet Batra
- Sun, 16 Nov 2025 03:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
WTC Points Table 2025-27: India's batting lineup faced a harsh reality check as South Africa's spin maestro Simon Harmer exposed the hosts' susceptibilities in challenging home conditions, resulting in a 30-run defeat in the opening Test at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Chasing 124, India never displayed the serenity or process that South Africa captain Temba Bavuma had demonstrated earlier in the day to be bowled out for 93 in 35 overs.
India's struggles on turning tracks continue, with their fourth drubbing in six home Tests, including last year's 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand.
South Africa's compelling 30-run victory over India in Kolkata has pushed them to second place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table, boasting an impressive 66.67 PCT per cent.
India's defeat slipped them from third to fourth position in the WTC 2025-27 points table, with their PCT% now standing at 54.17.
Updated Team Standings After South Africa Beat India In 1st Test
| Rank | Teams | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draw | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 100 |
| 2. | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 66.67 |
| 3. | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 4. | India | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 52 | 54.17 |
| 5. | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 6. | England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 43.33 |
| 7. | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 8. | West Indies | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9. | New Zealand | Yet to play |
The 2023 WTC champions, Australia, remain unbeaten at the top of the WTC 2025-27 points table with a flawless 100 PCT% after three victories. Sri Lanka joins South Africa in joint second place with 66.67 PCT%