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
 8 7 1 0 0 84 87.50
2. New Zealand
 3 2 0 1 0 28 77.78
3. South Africa
 4 3 1 0 0 36 75
4. Sri Lanka
 2 1 0 1 0 16 66.67
5. India
 9 4 4 1 0 52 48.15
6. Bangladesh
 3 1 1 1 0 16 44.44
7. Pakistan
 3 1 2 0 0 12 33.33
8. England
 10 3 6 1 2 38 31.67
9. West Indies
 8 0 7 1 0 4 4.17
       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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