NZ Climbed Rank 2 in the Latest Updated ICC WTC Points Table 2025 to 27
WIN for KIWIS in dominating fashion! New Zealand have made a clear and very strong statement in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle by climbing to second place in the updated points table. Their dominant 323-run win over the West Indies in the 3rd Test at Mount Maunganui not only sealed a 2-0 series victory but also caused a notable reshuffle in the WTC standings.
The result pushed the Black Caps ahead of South Africa and firmly into second position, with only Australia currently above them on the table. While the on-field performance was decisive, the more significant point remains how the WTC points table has changed after this match.
Changes in WTC Points Table After NZ vs WI 3rd Test
Before the final Test of the series, New Zealand were placed joint third with Sri Lanka, having played only two matches. The win added crucial points and improved their percentage sharply, allowing them to leapfrog South Africa.
The New Zealand team now has the 2nd-highest points percentage in the championship. Australia Cricket team continues to lead with a perfect record, while South Africa slipped to third despite having played more matches.
The West Indies, on the other hand, remain rooted at the bottom of the table. They have not won a single win and the defeat further dented their campaign in the current cycle.
India and England saw no positional change but remain under pressure due to lower percentages caused by defeats and deductions, respectively.
Updated ICC World Test Championship Points Table 2025 to 27
| Position | Team | Matches Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Points | PCT points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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