Updated World Test Championship points as teams aim for 2027 final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 cycle has started, featuring nine Test-playing nations including Australia, South Africa, and India. So far, Australia leads the points table, having won seven out of eight matches, while South Africa closely follows with three wins in four. The format remains consistent, with each team playing six series over two years, emphasizing the importance of consistency. Teams will be ranked by points percentage, and a total of 27 series are scheduled, culminating in the final in mid-2027.
- •Australia tops the points table with 84 points and 87.50% percentage.
- •South Africa is second with 36 points and 75.00% percentage.
- •Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Bangladesh are also in contention.
- •India has 52 points, ranking sixth after nine matches.
- •The WTC cycle runs from June 2025 to mid-2027.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Race to World Test Championship Final 2027: Latest updated WTC points table
"The new World Test Championship cycle kicks off as top cricketing nations chase a place in the 2027 final. Check out the format, points system, and updated standings.
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