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WTC Points Table 2026: Australia have strengthened their position at the top of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after crushing Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay on Sunday (Aug 23). Mitchell Starc claimed a 10-wicket match haul, while Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon picked up three wickets apiece as Australia bounced back strongly from their defeat in Darwin to level the two-match series. So here is how the standings look after Australia’s big win over Bangladesh.

Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Result

Australia produced a dominant performance at the Great Barrier Reef Arena to defeat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs. Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64 in their first innings before managing only 95 in their second, becoming the first team in 21 years to be dismissed for double figures twice in the same Test.

Mitchell Starc finished with match figures of 10-51his best figures in a home Test. Pat Cummins returned figures of 3-10 from 10 overs, while Nathan Lyon claimed 3-25 and took the final two wickets of the match.

Australia Strengthen Top Spot in WTC Standings

The victory took Australia to 96 points from 10 matches and lifted their points percentage to 80.00%. The result keeps Australia comfortably at the top of the WTC table, five percentage points clear of second-placed South Africa.

Updated WTC 2025-27 Standings

• 1. Australia: 10 Tests, 8 Wins, 2 Losses, 0 Draws, 96 Points, 80.00 PCT
• 2. South Africa: 4 Tests, 3 Wins, 1 Loss, 0 Draws, 36 Points, 75.00 PCT
• 3. New Zealand: 6 Tests, 4 Wins, 1 Loss, 1 Draw, 52 Points, 72.22 PCT
• 4. Bangladesh: 6 Tests, 3 Wins, 2 Losses, 1 Draw, 40 Points, 55.56 PCT
• 5. India: 10 Tests, 5 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 Draw, 64 Points, 53.33 PCT
• 6. Sri Lanka: 5 Tests, 1 Win, 2 Losses, 2 Draws, 20 Points, 33.33 PCT
• 7. England: 14 Tests, 5 Wins, 8 Losses, 1 Draw, 14 Points Deducted, 50 Points, 29.76 PCT
• 8. West Indies: 12 Tests, 2 Wins, 8 Losses, 2 Draws, 2 Points Deducted, 30 Points, 20.83 PCT
• 9. Pakistan: 7 Tests, 2 Wins, 5 Losses, 0 Draws, 8 Points Deducted, 16 Points, 19.05 PCT

Bangladesh Drop to Fourth in WTC Standings

Bangladesh’s heavy defeat in Mackay has reduced their points percentage from 66.67% to 55.56%. They now have three wins, two defeats and one draw from six Tests and remain fourth in the standings, just ahead of India on 53.33%.

Who Is Leading the WTC 2025-27 Standings?

Australia remain firmly at the top with an 80.00% points percentage. South Africa are second on 75.00%, while New Zealand occupy third place with 72.22%. Bangladesh are fourth and India are fifth.

Australia vs Bangladesh: WTC Impact

The Mackay victory gives Australia a major boost in their bid to qualify for the WTC Final 2027. After suffering a shock nine-wicket defeat in the opening Test at Darwin, Australia responded emphatically in the second match to restore their position at the top of the standings.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, still remain firmly in contention despite dropping to fourth. Their historic victory in Darwin had pushed them into the upper reaches of the table, but the heavy defeat in Mackay has brought their points percentage back closer to India’s.

What Happens Next for Australia and Bangladesh?

The two-match series is now level at 1-1 after Australia completed their turnaround in Mackay. Both teams will continue their respective WTC 2025-27 campaigns with the points percentage remaining crucial as the race for the top two places intensifies. The ICC’s WTC standings list Australia first on 80.00%, followed by South Africa and New Zealand. :contentReference(oaicite:0){index=0}

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