Updated WTC Points Table After AUS vs ENG 3rd Test 2025-26. Australia at the TOP With Clean Strike Rate

Australia’s 82-run win over England in the 3rd test at Adelaide was not just about retaining the Ashes. It was also a massive statement in the context of the World Test Championship (WTC). With this victory, Australia have strengthened their grip at the top of the WTC standings and underlined their consistency in the longest format.

The Adelaide Test followed a familiar pattern. England showed flashes of resistance, especially in the second innings, but Australia stayed calm and clinical. Scott Boland delivered the final blow as England were bowled out for 352, sealing a 3-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series. However, it was not a walkover, yet Australia never truly lost control of the game.

England’s batting effort was their best of the tour so far. Zak Crawley played a fluent knock at the top, while Jamie Smith once again impressed with a fighting half-century. For a brief period, hopes of an unlikely turnaround surfaced when Nathan Lyon limped off with a hamstring injury. But sharp catching and disciplined bowling ensured Australia finished the job without panic.

World Test Championship Points Table After AUS vs ENG 3rd Test

Australia now sit comfortably at the top with a perfect record of six wins from six Tests and a clean 100 percent points rate. This puts them firmly on course for a third consecutive World Test Championship final at Lord’s in 2027.

England, meanwhile, face an uphill task. Sitting seventh with a points percentage of just over 27, they will need a strong turnaround in the remaining Ashes Tests and later fixtures to stay in contention. For now, the gap between the two sides is clearly reflected not only on the field, but also on the WTC table.