Updated WTC Table: Bangladesh secured a historic nine-wicket win over Australia in the Darwin Test. It was their first Test win in Australia in only their third attempt. They were playing a Test in the country for the first time in 23 years.
Bangladesh had set a target of 57 runs on the fourth afternoon. Mominul Haque knocked the winning runs at 2:36 PM local time. The victory came with a full day to spare.
Hasan Mahmud took nine wickets in the match. Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden Test century. Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed with both bat and ball. He scored a half-century and took five wickets in the second innings. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto starred with the bat and as captain.
Bangladesh had crashed to 54 all out in a warm-up match just a week before. They were also missing their new pace sensation, Nahid Rana. Despite this, they bowled Australia out for less than 300 in both innings. Their batting line-up stood firm when it mattered.
On the fourth morning, Alex Carey was caught behind for 30. That opened the door for Bangladesh. Mehidy then took key wickets, including Beau Webster and Pat Cummins. Cameron Green scored his third Test century but found little support. He batted for nearly five hours for his 104. After Green’s wicket, the tail folded quickly.
The win is a huge moment for Bangladesh. They missed the T20 World Cup for political reasons earlier in the year. This victory is their biggest Test win to date. They beat the world’s number one team comprehensively in their own backyard.
Impact on the 2025–27 WTC Table after the Bangladesh Win
Bangladesh recorded a famous Test win in Darwin. It was their first Test win in Australia in 23 years. They beat Pat Cummins’ men by nine wickets in the first Test.
Bangladesh took a massive 228-run first-innings lead. Tanzid Hasan scored a brilliant century. Hasan Mahmud took six wickets in the first innings. The win came within four days of play. It was Bangladesh’s first Test win in Australia in three appearances.
The win boosted Bangladesh’s position in the ICC World Test Championship standings. Their points percentage rose from 58.33 to 66.67. This is their third win in five matches.
Australia’s lead at the top shrank. Their points percentage dropped from 87.50 to 77.77. South Africa are close behind in second place with 75.00. New Zealand are third with 72.22 after six matches.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | D | Deducted | Points | PCT |
| 1 | Australia | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 77.77 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 72.22 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 66.67 |
| 5 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 41.67 |
| 7 | England | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 38 | 24.36 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 22.22 |
| 9 | West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 20.83 |
Australia and Bangladesh will play the second Test from August 22 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in South Mackay.
How Can India Qualify for the WTC Final 2027?
India’s road to the ICC World Test Championship Final 2027 has become clearer. India are currently fifth on the table with 9 matches played, 4 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. Their points percentage is 48.15.
India have 9 Tests remaining in this WTC cycle:
– 2 Tests in Sri Lanka (August 2026)
– 2 Tests in New Zealand (October 2026)
– 5 Tests at home against Australia (December 2026)
India needs to win most of their next games to raise their points score. Every Test game matters a lot right now. A win gives 12 points. A draw gives 4 points. And a tie gives 6 points. They need to finish in the top two on the points percentage table.
India’s qualification hopes also depend on the performance of other teams. The top two teams after the league stage will qualify for the final.
The 2027 World Test Championship Final will be held at The Oval in London from June 9 to 13, 2027.
FAQs
Q. How did Bangladesh change the WTC table?
A. Bangladesh moved up to fourth with 66.67 PCT.
Q. What happened to Australia after the loss?
A. Australia stayed first but dropped to 77.77 PCT.
Q. Where is India in the Updated WTC table?
A. India are fifth with 48.15 PCT.
Q. How many Tests does India have left?
A. India have nine Tests remaining in this WTC cycle.
Q. What does India need to do to qualify?
A. India need to win most remaining Tests and finish top two.
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