(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
India Clinch Thrilling Test Win Against England, Shake Up World Test Championship Table
In one of the most exciting finishes in recent Test cricket history, India edged past England by just six runs in the fifth and final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, levelling the series 2-2. The dramatic win has had a major impact on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table, giving India a significant boost early in the cycle.
India’s Gritty Comeback on Day 5
Chasing a target of 374 on a pitch that had begun to deteriorate, England looked in control thanks to brilliant centuries from Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111). However, a late surge from India, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj’s five-wicket haul (5-104), turned the game on its head. Siraj’s dismissal of Gus Atkinson sealed a thrilling final-day victory for India.
WTC Points Table After India vs England Series
India’s hard-fought win earned them 12 valuable points, pushing them into the top three of the WTC standings. Meanwhile, England not only lost the match but were also penalized two points due to a slow over-rate, impacting their percentage of points (PCT).
Here’s how the current WTC 2025-27 points table stands:
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Deductions | 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 | 46.67% |
| 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% |
India’s next assignment in the WTC 2025-27 cycle will be a two-Test series against West Indies in October, providing another opportunity to gain crucial points.
On the other hand, England will face a stiff challenge as they host Australia in the upcoming Ashes series, scheduled to begin in November. With the slow over-rate penalties already affecting their standings, England will be under pressure to perform.
Exciting Times Ahead for Test Cricket Fans
The early stages of the World Test Championship 2025-27 have already delivered thrilling cricket, close contests, and dramatic finishes. With top teams battling for a spot in the WTC Final, the road ahead looks promising for fans of the purest format of the game.
