Updated WTC points table: West Indies’ stunning fightback shakes up the standings
The Updated WTC points table has taken a dramatic turn after West Indies pulled off one of the most resilient finishes of this cycle. A draw in Wellington was hardly the result New Zealand expected, especially after dominating large portions of the Test. But the visitors, who walked into the match with little noise and even less expectation, walked out having rewritten the story of the series — and the standings.
India, quietly watching from afar, won’t enjoy the updated picture.
Australia stay untouched, South Africa consolidate, Sri Lanka climb
At the top, Australia continue to operate in their own league: four matches, four wins, and a perfect 100% PCT that tells its own story. South Africa sit behind them, their three wins from four giving them a solid early cushion.
Sri Lanka, who have quietly stitched together a promising start, move into third. Their win-loss pattern is becoming a talking point, not because of domination — but because they’ve shown the ability to stay in the contest longer than most expected at the start of the cycle.
West Indies shake the table — literally — with a draw that feels like a win
The moment West Indies survived the final hour in Wellington, the ripple effect travelled straight into the WTC standings.
Their PCT still looks modest, but the psychological elevation is much bigger. A team that had been sitting at the bottom now looks capable of derailing other contenders. Their position may still read 9th, but the draw brings life into a campaign that seemed flat.
New Zealand, however, feel the sting. With just one Test played so far in the cycle, they needed a strong start. Instead, they sit seventh — not disastrous, but far from reassuring.
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India slip to fifth — a reminder of how fine the margins are
India have played more Tests than anyone so far, which makes their position trickier. With 9 matches, just four wins, one draw, and several missed opportunities, their PCT has dipped to 48.15 — enough to push them down to fifth.
It doesn’t look alarming yet, but the table makes one thing clear: the room for error is shrinking. Unlike previous cycles where India surged late, this one already feels tightly packed.
Teams above them are not just winning but winning efficiently.
Pakistan and England sit in the middle with contrasting routes
Pakistan’s campaign reads like a team still searching for rhythm — one win, one loss, a mix of promise and frustration.
England’s story, meanwhile, is a scatter of extremes. Six matches, two wins, three losses, and one draw reflect exactly how their Bazball era functions: unpredictable, entertaining, but not always rewarding in a points table governed by precision rather than style.
A table that suddenly feels alive
Just a few weeks ago, the WTC standings looked predictable. Now, after the NZ vs WI twist, the table feels wide open for the middle pack.
A single Test has shifted perception:
- West Indies have shown they can damage campaigns.
- New Zealand have been reminded how punishing the WTC format is.
- India now chase momentum rather than control.
- Australia continue to build a season that resembles their old-era dominance.
With bigger series ahead — including India’s home run and New Zealand’s yet-to-begin stretch — the standings are poised for more movement.
Bar for bar, session for session, this WTC cycle is beginning to look like the tightest one yet.
1. Australia – 48 pts – 100.00%
2. South Africa – 36 pts – 75.00%
3. Sri Lanka – 16 pts – 66.67%
4. Pakistan – 12 pts – 50.00%
5. India – 52 pts – 48.15%
6. England – 26 pts – 36.11%
7. New Zealand – 4 pts – 33.33%
8. Bangladesh – 4 pts – 16.67%
9. West Indies – 4 pts – 5.56%