New Zealand boosted their position in the WTC table after they sealed a dominant 323-run victory over the West Indies in the third Test at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Chasing 462, the West Indies were dismissed for just 138 in their second innings. Jacob Duffy led the attack with a five-wicket haul, while Ajaz Patel claimed 3 for 23.
Before the Test series win, New Zealand also took the T20I series 3–1 and completed a 3–0 clean sweep in the ODIs. The Bay Oval Test marked the final match of the year for both sides. New Zealand is set to tour India in January 2026 for three ODIs and five T20Is, while the West Indies will next face Afghanistan and South Africa in a T20I series.
New Zealand won the three-match Test series 2–0. The first Test was drawn, and the Black Caps won the second and third Tests convincingly. This was the final leg of the West Indies’ all-format tour of New Zealand.
Impact on the 2025–27 WTC Table after the New Zealand Win
The win moved New Zealand from third to second place in the 2025–27 WTC table. They now have 28 points with a points percentage (PCT) of 77.77. New Zealand overtook South Africa, which is on 75 PCT%.
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draw | Points | PCT% |
| 1. | Australia | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 100.00 |
| 2. | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 77.78 |
| 3. | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 4. | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 5. | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 6. | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 7. | England | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 27.08 |
| 8. | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 9. | West Indies | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4.17 |
Australia remains at the top of the WTC 2025–27 standings. They have won all six matches played so far, giving them 72 points and a perfect 100 PCT%. Their recent Ashes win over England did not affect their top position.
The West Indies remain at the bottom of the WTC table. Their PCT has dropped to 4.16. They have lost seven of the eight Tests played in the current WTC cycle, leaving their chances of reaching the WTC final almost over.
England is placed seventh after winning only two of their eight matches in the cycle. India is sixth with a PCT of 48.15, having won four of nine Tests in WTC 2025–27 so far.
What’s next in the 2025-27 cycle for the WTC Table?
England and Australia will play the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes series to close out Test cricket in 2025, with both teams aiming to improve their standings in the WTC table. The match will be followed by the fifth and final Ashes Test, which begins on January 4 in the New Year.
After the Ashes series ends, there will be a gap of around five months in the WTC 2025–27 cycle. During this period, we can say the international focus will shift away from Test cricket.
In the World Test Championship, a team gets 12 points for a win. If a match is tied, both teams earn six points each. When a match ends in a draw, both teams are awarded four points. Teams are ranked based on the percentage of points they have won, rather than the total points accumulated.
At the end of the WTC 2025–27 cycle, the top two teams in the points table qualify for the final. Teams can lose points due to slow over-rate penalties, which can affect their standings.
FAQs
Q. Where was the third Test between New Zealand and the West Indies played?
A. The match between New Zealand and the West Indies was played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Q. How did this win affect New Zealand’s position in the WTC 2025–27 table?
A. New Zealand moved from third to second place in the WTC table.
Q. How many points does New Zealand have in the WTC?
A. New Zealand has 28 points with a PCT of 77.77.
Q. Which team remains at the top of the WTC 2025–27 standings?
A. Australia remains at the top with 100 PCT after winning all six matches.
Q. Where do the West Indies stand in the WTC table?
A. The West Indies remain at the bottom with a PCT of 4.16.
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