- By Vishal Pushkar
- Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
WTC Points Table 2023-25: The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) for the cycle 2023-2025 continues to entertain cricket fans with its thrilling encounters. Commencing with the iconic Ashes series between England and Australia in June 2023, this edition of the championship promises a culmination of epic battles at the revered Lord's Cricket Ground in June 2025.
Spanning over two years, the championship boasts an impressive schedule of 68 matches across 27 series. The league stage is characterized by intense competition as teams vie for coveted spots in the final showdown at Lord's, London. Each participating team is slated to engage in six series, evenly distributed between home and away fixtures, with each series comprising two to five Test matches. The grueling schedule demands unparalleled stamina and skill from players, with each Test match spanning five days of rigorous action.
In the ongoing journey of the World Test Championship, India has emerged as a formidable force, solidifying their position atop the standings. Their recent triumph over England in Dharamsala, clinching the series with a commanding 4-1 victory, further bolstered their standing. Despite Australia's impressive performance against New Zealand, India maintains their No. 1 status in the rankings, with Australia climbing to second place and New Zealand holding firm in third.
WTC (2023-25) World Test Championship Points Table
NO. | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | DRAW | POINT DEDUCTIONS | POINTS | POINT PERCENTAGE |
1 | INDIA | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 74 | 68.51 |
2 | AUSTRALIA | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | -10 | 90 | 62.5 |
3 | NEW ZEALAND | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 50 |
4 | BANGLADESH | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50 |
5 | PAKISTAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | -2 | 22 | 36.66 |
6 | WEST INDIES | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 33.33 |
7 | SOUTH AFRICA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 25 |
8 | ENGLAND | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | -19 | 21 | 17.5 |
9 | SRI LANKA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
India's campaign in the World Test Championship has been marked by resilience and dominance. Despite briefly dropping to fifth place following a setback in Hyderabad, India swiftly reclaimed the top spot with a stellar display against England. Their resounding innings victory in Dharamsala propelled their percentage points to an impressive 68.51%. Across nine matches in the ongoing WTC cycle, India has accumulated 74 out of 108 points, showcasing their prowess with six wins, two defeats, and one draw.