WTC 2025-27 Points Table [UPDATED]: South Africa slip to third after heavy defeat to Australia at Durban Test

World Test Championship 2025‑27 Standings Update: South Africa Plummet to Third After Historic Loss to Australia

South Africa tumbled to third in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025‑27 points table after suffering a massive 214‑run collapse to Australia during the opening Test at Kingsmead, Durban. As defending champions, the Spring Bulls entered the three‑match series as runners‑up but fell behind New Zealand, who registered their second defeat in five contests within the current WTC cycle.

Australia reinforced its dominance at the summit of the table, finishing the series stretch with nine wins from eleven tests, earning a points percentage of 81.82. New Zealand now resides securely second, boasting a PCT of 72.22. South Africa sits lower with a percentage of 60.00 following the upheaval.

New Zealand move above South Africa in WTC standings

South Africa’s loss propelled New Zealand into second place on the refreshed WTC podium. The Black Caps hold 52 points from six matches—four victories, one defeat and a draw—to achieve a shining 72.22 percent rate. By contrast, South Africa amassed only 36 points from five outings, noting three wins and two losses.

Bangladesh cling to fourth with 40 points (55.56 % PCT), while India keeps fifth spot with 68 points (51.52 %) from eleven appearances. England follows in sixth (38.54 %), bounded by Sri Lanka in seventh (33.33 %). The West Indies occupy eighth with 20.83, and Pakistan remain dead last with a dismal 4.63 % after dropping out of eight games without a triumph.

Updated WTC 2025-27 Points Table

Pos.TeamPlayedWonLostDrawDed.PointsPCT (%)1Australia11920010881.822New Zealand641105272.223South Africa532003660.004Bangladesh632104055.565India1154206851.526England16781147438.547Sri Lanka612302433.338West Indies1228223020.839Pakistan92701954.63>

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