WTC table: Australia continue at top; England remain sixth
What's the story
Team Australia has continued its unbeaten run in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with a historic victory over England in the first Test of the Ashes series. The match, played at Optus Stadium in Perth, ended within two days. Australia now leads1-0 in the five-match series and remains on top of the WTC standings with a perfect PCT of 100%.
Match details
England's collapse and Australia's swift response
The second day of the match saw England suffer a major collapse in their second innings, getting bowled out for 164 runs. This left Australia with a target of 205 runs. However, Travis Head's explosive 123 off just 83 balls helped Australia chase down the target in just 28.2 overs. Notably, England were folded for 172 while batting first. In response, Australia also lost wickets in a cluster to end their innings at 132/10.
Current position
Australia's dominance in WTC standings
With this victory, Australia have won all four matches in the current WTC cycle, maintaining a perfect PCT of 100%. They are well ahead of second-placed South Africa. On the other hand, England's defeat has lowered their PCT from 43.33 to 36.11 but they remain sixth on the table. The loss comes after a drawn series against India earlier this year and points deducted for slow over rates.
Other teams
What about other teams?
South Africa, who recently stunned India in the Kolkata Test, are second on the points table with a PCT of 66.67%. India slipped from fourth place with a PCT of 54.17%. Sri Lanka are third with one win and one draw in two matches at a PCT of 66.67%, same as SA's. Pakistan are fifth with a PCT of 50%, followed by England, Bangladesh, and West Indies. New Zealand are yet to play a Test match in this cycle.