Latest World Test Championship Points Table – England on Top After Big Win Over India

In an exciting opening match of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle, England defeated India by 5 wickets at Headingley. With this strong start, England now sits at the top of the WTC points table.

On the final day of the match, England needed 350 runs to win. Openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley gave their team a solid start, showing confidence against an unusually weak Indian bowling performance. India, missing their key bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s impact, struggled to defend their target. Despite a few chances created by the bowlers, they couldn’t stop England’s steady progress.

This result surprised many cricket fans, especially after India’s strong performance in the first innings. India had scored a huge total of 471 runs, led by a brilliant century from their new captain Shubman Gill (147) and a powerful knock from wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant (134). England responded well by scoring 465, keeping the game close.

In their second innings, India again batted confidently. KL Rahul scored 137 runs while Pant added another impressive century with 118. India set a tough target of 371 runs for England with just over a day remaining in the match.

However, England showed no signs of pressure. Ben Duckett played an outstanding innings of 149 runs, while Zak Crawley supported him with a valuable 65. Jamie Smith and Joe Root also added crucial runs. Their combined efforts helped England chase down the total in the final hour of the match, securing a famous win.

Updated World Test Championship 2025–27 Points Table

Here is how the WTC table looks after the first few matches:

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Tied	Draw	No Result	Points	PCT
England	1	1	0	0	0	0	12	100.00%
Bangladesh	1	0	0	0	1	0	4	33.33%
Sri Lanka	1	0	0	0	1	0	4	33.33%
India	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.00%
Australia	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
New Zealand	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Pakistan	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
South Africa	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
West Indies	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

England is now the only team with a win and leads the table with 12 points and a perfect 100% percentage. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow with 4 points each after drawing their opening match. India is yet to open its account and sits at the bottom after this defeat.

What’s Next in the Series?

England now leads the five-match Test series 1–0. With confidence high, they will aim to continue their winning streak in the second Test. India, on the other hand, will be desperate to bounce back, level the series, and collect important WTC points if they want to stay in the race for the 2027 final.

Upcoming Matches in the WTC Cycle

The World Test Championship action continues today as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh begin their second Test match. Meanwhile, Australia and the West Indies will also kick off their WTC 2025–27 journey tonight in the Caribbean. Cricket fans can expect more thrilling contests as more teams join the championship race.

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