GUWAHATI: Defending world champions South Africa produced a powerful statement in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27, completing a historic 2-0 Test series sweep over India on Wednesday. The emphatic victory not only reshaped the WTC standings but secured the Proteas’ first Test series win on Indian soil in 25 years and only their second ever in the country.
Under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, South Africa dominated throughout the tour, delivering disciplined performances with both bat and ball. The landmark triumph elevated them to second place in the WTC table with three wins from four matches. They now hold 36 points and a strong win percentage of 75.
Australia remain firmly at the top with four wins from four matches, maintaining a perfect 100 percent record and leading the competition with 48 points.
India, meanwhile, endured a tough series, sliding to fifth place after consecutive defeats. The Men in Blue now have four victories, four losses, and one draw from nine matches, giving them 52 points and a reduced win percentage of 48.15.
Sri Lanka hold third place with 16 points and a 66.67 percent win rate, while Pakistan sit in fourth position with a balanced record of one win and one loss from two Tests, earning 12 points and a 50 percent win rate.
ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 Standings
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Draw | Points | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 100 |
| South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 50 |
| India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 48.15 |
