WTC standings: India solidify third spot after win over WI
What's the story
India's crushing victory over the West Indies in the first Test has given them a major boost in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. The match, held at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, saw India post a mammoth total of 448/6 while responding to WI's first innings score of 162/10. They then bowled out the West Indies for just 146 runs, winning by an innings and 140 runs.
Summary
How did the game pan out?
Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah shared seven wickets as WI were folded for 162 runs batting first. In response, India declared at a massive 448/5 thanks to KL Rahul's 100, Dhruv Jurel's 125, and Ravindra Jadeja's 104*. WI could only manage 146/10 in their second outing, losing the game by a massive margin. No WI batter could even touch the 40-run mark across both innings.
Standings update
India continue at number three
India's emphatic win against the West Indies has earned them crucial points in the ongoing WTC cycle. The victory was their third of this cycle, taking their points percentage (PCT) from 46.67 to a much-improved 55.56. They also have two defeats and a drawn clash across six matches in this cycle. Shubman Gill's team has solidified their third spot on the WTC points table, ahead of fourth-placed England (43.33) and just behind second-placed Sri Lanka.
Current standings
Australia lead the WTC standings
Australia remain at the top of the 2025 WTC cycle, having won all their Tests so far. Sri Lanka follow closely with a PCT of 66.67%, while England and Bangladesh (16.67) occupy fourth and fifth places respectively. The West Indies, on the other hand, are still waiting for their first points in this cycle as they sit at sixth position on the WTC points table, having lost all of their four matches.
System
WTC points system explained
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.