WTC Latest Standings: The West Indies have just done the unimaginable, as they have pulled off an unbelievable comeback in the second and final test match of the two-match test series between Australia and the West Indies by defeating the hosts by eight runs at Brisbane’s mighty Gabba Stadium. Shamar Joseph (7-68), who was cleared by doctors following a possible stress fracture on his right toe, tore apart the whole Australian batting unit, taking his maiden seven-wicket haul in Australia’s second innings. The Windies also became the first team in cricket history to upset defending World Cup champions Australia in a pink-ball test.
The Men in Maroon’s victory in the second test ensured that the series ended in a 1-1 draw between the two sides as the visitors avoided being whitewashed in the two-match test series. The Windies got the opportunity to bat first in the second test, as they scored 311 runs in their first inning. In reply, the hosts posted a total of 289-9 (declared) in their first inning. Later, the Men in Maroon were all out for 192 runs thanks to the brilliant bowling efforts of seamer Josh Hazlewood (3-23) and off-spinner Nathan Lyon (3-42). Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green picked up 1 wicket each as the hosts were asked to chase 216 runs, which looked pretty easy for the Aussies.
But the duo of Shamar Joseph (7-68) and Alzarri Joseph (2-62) didn’t allow the Aussie batters to settle down at the crease as their terrific bowling efforts allowed the visitors to win their first test match on Australian soil since 1997. Down Below is the updated ICC World Test Championship table after the 2nd Test match between Australia and the West Indies.
The defending champions, Australia, are still at the top of the overall standings with a PCT of 55.00. Sri Lanka are still at the bottom of the overall WTC points table with a PCT of 0.00, as they have yet to win their first match in the current cycle. The win in the second test against Australia has allowed the Windies to overtake England for the 7th spot in the overall standings with a PCT of 33.33 in four games. The Ben Stokes-led Three Lions are in the eighth position with a PCT of 15.00 in five games, but that could change if they win the first test match against India.
The sixth position is occupied by Pakistan, as they have a PCT of 36.66 from five matches. They have won two games and lost the other three, as they lost the three-match series against Australia 3-0.
Bangladesh is at number 5, with a PCT of 50.00.They have played two games so far and have won one and lost one match. New Zealand, who are at number 4 in the points table, also have the same PCT of 50.00 as the Bengal Tigers, as they have won one game and faced defeat in one match.
The third position in the WTC points table is South Africa, with a PCT of 50.00 as well. Their previous Test Series against India ended in a tie, with both teams winning one game each.
India is in the second spot in the overall standings with a PCT of 54.16. They have tasted success in two games and faced defeat in one match against South Africa. If the Men in Blue win the ongoing first test match against England, then they will leapfrog Australia for the first spot in the points table.
World Test Championship (2023-2025) Points table
| TEAMS | Mat | W | L | T | D | N/R | PT | PCT |
| Australia | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 66 | 55.00 |
| India | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 54.16 |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 36.66 |
| West Indies | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 33.33 |
| England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 15.00 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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