(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Australia Dominate World Test Championship Table with Clean Sweep Over West Indies; England Bounce Back with Gritty Win
Australia have made a strong early statement in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025 cycle, maintaining a flawless record with a convincing 176-run win over the West Indies in the final Test in Jamaica. The comprehensive victory sealed a 3-0 series sweep for Pat Cummins’ team, who now top the WTC table with a perfect 100% points percentage.
Australia in Control
Following back-to-back wins in the first two Tests, Australia once again showcased their dominance in the third encounter. With both bat and ball clicking, the visitors left no room for a West Indies comeback, firmly establishing themselves as early favorites in the tournament.
England Fight Back at Home
Meanwhile, England returned to winning form with a crucial 22-run victory over India in the third Test. After a setback in the previous match, Ben Stokes and his squad defended a modest total of 192 runs, edging out India’s strong batting lineup in a closely fought contest. The win lifts England to second place on the WTC standings.
Latest World Test Championship 2025 Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Points | PCT (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 100.00 |
| 2 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 66.67 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 4 | India | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 33.33 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 6 | West Indies | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
With marquee matchups ahead, including Pakistan’s first appearance in the cycle, the World Test Championship is shaping up to be an exciting contest. But one thing is clear—Australia have set the benchmark, and the chase is on for the rest of the teams.
Stay tuned for more updates, fixtures, and match analysis as the WTC 2025 heats up.
