WTC 2025-27: India retain third spot, gain 12 points
What's the story
India have retained their third position in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table with a percentage of points of 61.90. This comes after India beat West Indies in the 2nd and final Test in Delhi. The Shubman Gill-led side has won four out of seven Tests in this cycle, while one ended in a draw and two were lost. The team gained 12 more points from the recent victory over West Indies.
Historic achievement
India secure 1st Test series win under Gill's captaincy
Under Gill's leadership, India have achieved their first Test series win. The team won the 2nd and final Test of the home series against West Indies on Tuesday. KL Rahul played a key role in this victory, scoring a half-century and sharing an 79-run partnership with Sai Sudharsan for the second wicket. India chased down a target of 121 runs on Day 5 to secure a seven-wicket win over West Indies.
Captaincy impact
India retain 3rd spot in WTC standings
Gill took over as Test captain from the retired Rohit Sharma in May this year. In his first assignment, he helped India draw the five-match Test series in England (2-2). India retain their third spot in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 61.90 from seven matches so far. They have won four of their seven Tests, losing two and drawing one.
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WI yet to register a win
West Indies continue to struggle in the ongoing WTC cycle, having lost five consecutive matches. The team is yet to register a win in this cycle. They were also whitewashed 2-0 at home by Australia earlier.
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Australia top the standings
Australia remain atop the 2025-27 WTC cycle, having won all their three Tests so far . Sri Lanka follow closely with a PCT of 66.67, while England (43.33) and Bangladesh (16.67) occupy fourth and fifth places, respectively.
System
WTC points system explainedÂ
As has been the case, the ICC WTC standings are determined by the percentage of points earned. There are 12 points available for each win in the WTC. Four points are awarded to each team for a draw, with the teams earning six for a tie. A loss leads to no point deduction, while teams can lose points because of slow over-rates. The top two sides in the standings qualify for the final.