India tops the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table.
WTC 2023-25 Points Table
Standings as of March 3, 2024
| Pos | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Draw | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62 | 64.58 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 60.00 |
| 3 | Australia | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 78 | 59.09 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 36.66 |
| 6 | West Indies | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 33.33 |
| 7 | South Africa | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 25.00 |
| 8 | England | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 19.44 |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
India has risen to the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, following Australia’s victory against New Zealand in the opening Test in Wellington on Sunday.
Dominant victory strengthens India’s position.
The Kiwis’ points percentage (PCT) dropped significantly as the Australian visitors cruised to a 172-run victory. Australia’s triumph was led by remarkable performances from Cameron Green, who scored a century in the first innings, and Nathan Lyon, who took 10 wickets. Following the match, New Zealand’s PCT dropped from 75 to 60. Meanwhile, Australia, the incumbent champions, increased their PCT from 55 to 59.09, securing their seventh win in 11 matches this cycle.
Upcoming Tests and Series
The cricketing action will continue as New Zealand and Australia prepare to face off in the second Test at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on March 3.
Looking ahead, New Zealand’s WTC campaign will include away series against Sri Lanka and India later this year, followed by a home series against England in November and December. On the other side, Australia has two series remaining: the famous Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India in late 2024, followed by a two-Test visit of Sri Lanka in January 2025.
Upcoming Tests and Series
The cricket action will continue as New Zealand and Australia prepare to play the second Test at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on March 3.
Looking ahead, New Zealand’s World Cup campaign will comprise away series against Sri Lanka and India later this year, followed by a home series against England in November/December. On the other hand, Australia has two series remaining: the renowned Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India in late 2024, followed by a two-Test tour to Sri Lanka in January 2025.
Future Challenges for India.
Rohit Sharma’s side is braced for impending challenges as they prepare to host Bangladesh and New Zealand in a five-Test series from September to November of this year. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy voyage to Australia will mark the end of India’s World Cup campaign.
Final Showdown.
As the WTC cycle proceeds, India and England will square off in the last Test in Dharamsala on March 7-11, adding another chapter to their cricket rivalry.
