Australia Dominate As India Slip After Lord’s Defeat News24 –

By Correspondent On Jul 16, 2025

As the gripping five-Test series between India and England goes on, the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 points table is already starting to look firm. While India suffered a tight 22-run defeat against England at Lord’s on July 14, Australia consolidated their hold at the number one position with a dominant victory over the West Indies.

Australia completed a 3–0 series sweep by thrashing the West Indies by 176 runs in the third Test, which gave them another 12 points. The current WTC runners-up with this victory are sitting pretty at the top of the table.

Australia Lead the Way

The Aussies have played three games in this WTC cycle and have won all of them, earning them a flawless 36 points. Their comprehensive victory over the West Indies has made them title contenders early once again.

England Climb to Second

In the meantime, back-to-back victories for England over India in the series have taken them to second position in the table. With two wins already in the five-Test series, England are very much in contention for a top position.

Sri Lanka Take Third Place

Sri Lanka, having already played two Tests in the new cycle and won both of them, are comfortably placed third behind England on points.

India Fourth After Lord’s Defeat

Team India started their 2025-27 WTC campaign with this big-ticket home series against England. Having lost one game and won two of the opening three games, they are now fourth on the table. The loss at Old Trafford has added to the pressure on India as they enter the rest of the Tests.

Bangladesh and West Indies Lag Behind

Bangladesh take fifth position, and the West Indies, who have not yet won a single match in this cycle, are sixth after their series defeat to Australia by 3–0.

Three Teams Yet to Start Campaign

Significantly, New Zealand, Pakistan, and reigning champions South Africa remain to play their first game during this WTC cycle. South Africa are likely to start their campaign later this year against India in what is set to be a high-pressure series.