WTC standings after Ashes: Australia tighten grip, England slip; India stay in contention
Australia solidified their WTC lead with a dominant Ashes win, while England's struggles continue, impacting their standings. This shift offers India a glimmer of hope, as they sit sixth and can capitalise on England's slide. The race for the WTC final is heating up with New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka also in contention.
Australian players celebrate with the Ashes Waterford Crystal trophy after winning the Ashes series 4-1. (Getty Images)
NEW DELHI: Australia’s emphatic 4–1 Ashes series victory over England has had a significant impact on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings, with the former champions extending their lead at the top while England’s campaign continues to unravel and India’s position gains added context.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Following their five-wicket win in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday, Australia surged further ahead with a points percentage (PCT) of 87.50, up from 85.71. The result marked their seventh win of the current WTC cycle, with their only blemish coming in the Boxing Day Test, where England stunned them in a two-day finish.
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Chasing a modest 160 on the final day, Australia were briefly tested as England triggered a collapse, but Cameron Green (22), along with wicketkeeper Alex Carey (16), calmly guided the hosts home after lunch.
The win not only sealed the series but also sent retiring opener Usman Khawaja out on a high in his final Test appearance.England’s defeat further dented their WTC hopes. Ben Stokes’ side slumped to their sixth loss in 10 matches, dragging their PCT down to 31.66. They remain seventh on the table, marginally ahead of Bangladesh and the West Indies, but crucially just below India.For India, the updated standings offer cautious encouragement. Shubman Gill’s side sit sixth with a PCT of 48.15, keeping them within striking distance of the top four as the cycle progresses. With several key home and away series still to come, England’s slide opens up space for India to climb if they can string together consistent results.Behind Australia, inaugural champions New Zealand occupy second place with a PCT of 77.78, followed by South Africa (75.00) and Sri Lanka (66.67), making the race for the WTC final spots increasingly competitive.Latest WTC Points Table:
