WTC Points Table 2025-27: Updated World Test Championship Standings after South Africa beat Australia

South Africa produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Australia by 176 runs in the third and deciding Test at Newlands, Cape Town, on Saturday, clinching the three-match series 2-1.

Chasing a target of 288, Australia were bowled out for just 111 in their second innings after a disastrous start on Day 5. Off-spinner Simon Harmer delivered a sensational performance, claiming a career-best 6/16 to dismantle the Australian batting line-up. He finished with match figures of 10/120, earning the Player of the Match award.

Kagiso Rabada provided excellent support with 3/39, reaching the milestone of 350 Test wickets in the process. Earlier, centuries from Ryan Rickelton (101) and Wiaan Mulder (115) helped South Africa recover from a 100-run first-innings deficit and set Australia a challenging target.

The victory completed a stunning turnaround for the Proteas, who had lost the opening Test in Durban. South Africa also reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC Test team rankings.

WTC Points Table Scenario after South Africa Win

The Proteas have climbed to second place, pushing Australia down to third after completing a 2-1 series triumph on home soil. New Zealand continue to lead the nine-team standings with 52 points and a points percentage (PCT) of 72.22. South Africa are close behind with 60 points from seven Tests, registering five victories and two defeats at a PCT of 71.43. Australia, meanwhile, have slipped to 69.23 despite collecting 108 points from 13 matches.

India occupy fourth position with 68 points from 11 Tests and a PCT of 51.52. They have recorded five wins, four defeats and two draws so far in the current cycle.

Bangladesh are fifth with 40 points and a PCT of 47.62, following their latest setback against West Indies. The Caribbean side secured an eight-wicket victory in the Mirpur Test, improving their own position to eighth with 26.92 per cent.

England are sixth with 38.54 PCT, followed by Sri Lanka at 33.33. Pakistan remain at the bottom with just 4.63 per cent after nine Tests, having also suffered significant points deductions for slow over-rates.

With the top two teams qualifying for the WTC 2025-27 final, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia currently occupy the leading positions in an increasingly competitive race.