The ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test series between England and India ended in a very exciting manner. Let us tell you that in the fifth Test match of the five-match series played at Kennington Oval, Shubman Gill and company defeated host England by 6 runs in a close match. Team India won the match on the basis of excellent bowling.
So, after this victory, not only did Team India finish the series at 2-2, but there has also been a change in the points table of the ongoing World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Let us tell you that after this victory, Team India has reached the third position in the WTC points table.
The Indian cricket team currently has a total of 28 points with two wins, two losses and a draw in five matches. At the same time, Australia is at number one with 36 points and 100 percent points, while Sri Lanka has won only one match, but due to better point percentage, it is one place above India. See the status of the WTC points table after the fifth Test match between England and India
World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table:
| Positions | Team | Match | Victory | Garland | draw | Points deducted | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 3 | India | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| 4 | England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | West Indies | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | south Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shubman Gill became the Player of the Series
At the same time, 25-year-old young batsman and Test team captain Shubman Gill was awarded the Player of the Series award for his amazing performance in this series. Gill scored a total of 754 runs in 10 innings of five Test matches at an average of 75.40 and a strike rate of 65.57. Also, during this series, Gill made his best score of 269 against the England team.
FAQ
What is the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27?
The WTC 2025-27 is the third edition of the ICC World Test Championship, a league competition between the top Test-playing nations.
How did India’s victory at the Oval impact the points table?
India’s win gave them crucial WTC points, improving their position in the standings and boosting their chances of qualifying for the final.
What are the points awarded for a win in the WTC?
Each win gives a team 12 points, a draw gives 4 points, and a tie gives 6 points. The percentage of points determines the rankings.
Who is currently leading the WTC 2025-27 points table?
India moved up the table after their Oval win. However, the current leader depends on ongoing match results among all teams.
How many teams participate in the WTC cycle?
A total of 9 Test-playing nations participate, each playing 6 series—3 at home and 3 away—during the WTC cycle.
