Updated WTC 2025-27 Points Table After India Beat England by 6 Runs in 5th Test at The Oval: In a dramatic conclusion to the five-match Test series, India edged past England by just 6 runs in the final Test held at The Oval, London, on Monday, August 4, 2025. The thrilling victory not only helped India level the series 2-2 but also propelled them above England in the latest ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table.
Siraj and Prasidh Shine as India Pull Off a Nail-Biter
On the final day, England required just 35 runs with four wickets in hand, but the Indian bowlers came out firing. Mohammed Siraj was the star with the ball, grabbing 5 wickets for 104 runs in 30.1 overs, while Prasidh Krishna supported brilliantly, returning 4 for 126 in 27 overs. England managed just 28 runs in the morning session, collapsing under pressure and handing India a famous win.
This victory capped off an intense series and showed the grit and determination of the Indian bowling attack, especially with 374 runs to defend — no small task in modern-day cricket.
Impact on World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Points Table
With this win, India climbed to third place in the updated WTC standings. India now has 28 points from 5 matches with a PCT (Percentage of Points Won) of 46.66%. Meanwhile, England slipped to the fourth position with 26 points and 43.33% PCT, partly due to a 2-point penalty incurred earlier in the cycle.
Updated WTC 2025-27 Points Table (As of August 4, 2025)
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Draw | Penalty | Points | PCT% |
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 100.00 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 3 | India | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 46.66 |
| 4 | England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 43.33 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 6 | West Indies | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Australia on Top, Sri Lanka Close Behind
Defending champions Australia lead the WTC 2025-27 table with a perfect record — 3 wins from 3 matches, giving them 36 points and a 100% PCT. Their clean sweep against West Indies earlier this month showcased their dominance in red-ball cricket.
In second place is Sri Lanka, who earned 16 points from a two-match home series against Bangladesh, which they won 1-0 under the leadership of Dhananjaya de Silva.
India’s Upcoming Fixtures in WTC 2025-27
India now turn their attention to the upcoming home Test series against West Indies and South Africa later this year. These matches will be crucial for India’s WTC campaign as they look to close the gap with the top two teams.
✅ India vs West Indies (October 2025)
- 1st Test: October 2–6 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- 2nd Test: October 10–14 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
✅ India vs South Africa (November 2025)
- 1st Test: November 14–18 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- 2nd Test: November 22–26 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
These matches will give India a strong chance to gain points at home and possibly climb to the top two in the WTC standings.
India’s thrilling victory over England at The Oval not only secured a series draw but also breathed new life into their WTC 2025-27 campaign. With home advantage in the next few Test series, the Men in Blue will aim to build momentum and challenge Australia and Sri Lanka for a spot in the final. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna’s heroic efforts will be remembered as one of the greatest fightbacks in recent Test history.
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