Updated WTC Table: England started their post-Bazball era with a dominant victory. They beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in just three days at Headingley in Leeds.
England bowled Pakistan out for 171 on day one. They then built a big lead, finishing on 409 all out. Their seamers were given a luxurious lead of 238 runs. Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in the second innings, surrendering in less than 38 overs.
Joe Root celebrated his return as captain with a win on his home ground. Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson, and Jofra Archer led the bowling attack. Archer took the openers with the new ball. Tongue took three wickets in six deliveries after lunch. Robinson finished with eight wickets in the match. Gus Atkinson also took a wicket.
Earlier in the match, Joe Root took his 219th catch in Test cricket. He moved past Steve Smith for the most Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper.
This was England’s third Test victory in 11 attempts. They last won a series in December 2024. On the available evidence, it would be a huge shock if they do not win the series against Pakistan.
Impact on the 2025–27 WTC Table after the England Win
Pakistan slumped to an innings and 103-run loss against England in the first Test at Headingley. As a result, they fell to the bottom of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings.
Pakistan have now lost 5 out of their 7 matches. Their points percentage (PCT) is 19.05. They are in last place, behind West Indies. England are seventh with a PCT of 29.76.
Australia remains at the top of the table with seven wins out of nine Tests. South Africa are second, followed by New Zealand. India are fifth with a PCT of 53.33 after their win against Sri Lanka.
| Teams | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws | Points | Winning Percentage |
| Australia | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 84 | 77.78 |
| South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 72.22 |
| Bangladesh | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 66.67 |
| India | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 64 | 53.33 |
| Sri Lanka | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 33.33 |
| England | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 50 | 29.76 |
| West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 20.83 |
| Pakistan | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 19.05 |
England launched their post-Bazball era with a dominant performance. They won with more than two days to spare.
Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in the first innings. England responded with 409 all out, taking a lead of 238. In the second innings, Pakistan were dismissed for just 135. Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson, and Jofra Archer took three wickets each.
Robinson was named Player of the Match for his overall figures of 8 for 80. Tongue finished with 8 for 89. Robinson had also taken a wicket with the first ball of the match. Joe Root began his second stint as captain with a comprehensive win on his home ground.
How Can India Qualify for the WTC Final 2027 After the Galle Win?
India registered a 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. Devdutt Padikkal scored a brilliant 167 in the first innings, and Manav Suthar took a 10-wicket haul in the match. The win has implications for India’s chances of making the WTC final.
India have played 10 matches in the 2025-27 WTC cycle. They have five wins, four losses, and one draw. They are in fifth place with a points percentage (PCT) of 53.33. They have eight Tests remaining.
– Sri Lanka (1 Test, away) – August 2026
– New Zealand (2 Tests, away) – November 2026
– Australia (5 Tests, home) – January 2027
A PCT of 60% is often enough to qualify. India needs at least 130 points out of a possible 216 to reach 60%. They currently have 64 points. They need 66 points from the remaining eight Tests. That means they need a minimum of five wins and two draws (68 points), six wins and one draw (76 points), or seven wins (84 points). They can only afford to lose one match.
India have two difficult assignments remaining. They will play New Zealand away, where they have not won since 2009. They will then host Australia in a five-Test series. They need to perform well against both sides to qualify for their third WTC final.
FAQs
Q. Who is currently leading the WTC 2025-27 table?
A. Australia is currently at the top with a 77.77 PCT.
Q. Where are India placed in the WTC table?
A. India are fifth with a 48.15 PCT.
Q. How many Tests does India have left?
A. India have eight Tests remaining in the WTC cycle.
Q. What does India need to qualify for the WTC final?
A. India needs at least five wins and two draws from eight Tests.
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