WTC Cycle

World Test Championship

(WTC Cycle 2025-27)

World Test Championship is a league-format tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for Test-playing nations. It was created to give context, importance, and competitiveness to bilateral Test series & increase fan engagement with the longest format. Each WTC cycle lasts two years. All teams play a set number of Test series (both home and away) against different opponents. Teams earn points on winning, draw or tying of a match. Standings are based on percentage of points won. The top two teams on the points table play a one-match final. The winner becomes the World Test Champion.

WTC 2025-27 Points Table

Team
Match
Won
Lost
Draw
Tie
Points
PCT
1. Australia
 5 5 0 0 0 60 100
2. South Africa
 4 3 1 0 0 36 75
3. New Zealand
 2 1 0 1 0 16 66.67
4. Sri Lanka
 2 1 0 1 0 16 66.67
5. Pakistan
 2 1 1 0 0 12 50.00
6. India
 9 4 4 1 0 52 48.15
7. England
 7 2 4 1 2 26 30.95
8. Bangladesh
 2 0 1 1 0 4 16.67
9. West Indies
 7 0 6 1 0 4 4.76
       Points System
  •        12 points for a win
  •        6 points for a tie
  •        4 points for a draw
  •        Teams are ranked according to the percentage of points won.
  •        The Top two teams progress to the final in 2027.
  •        Point Deductions: Points are deducted for slow over rates.
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