Australia and England Claim Dominant Test Wins, Shake Up WTC Standings
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Australia and England achieved remarkable Test victories this week, significantly transforming the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings for the 2025–27 cycle.
In Kingston, Australia capped off a dominant series against the West Indies with a 3-0 sweep, defeating the hosts by 176 runs in the third Test, which concluded in just three days. Remarkably, the West Indies were bowled out for only 27 runs—the second-lowest total in Test history. Mitchell Starc was exceptional, taking six wickets for just nine runs, while Scott Boland made history by claiming a hat-trick, marking him as the first bowler to do so in a Day-Night Test. This impressive display enabled Australia to maintain their unbeaten record and solidify their position at the top of the WTC standings.
Meanwhile, at Lord’s, England secured a thrilling 22-run victory against India, turning the tide in a match filled with suspense. Chasing a target of 193, India faltered to 58 for 4 at stumps on Day 4. Despite a valiant 61 not out from Ravindra Jadeja, they ultimately fell short, bowled out for 170. This win propelled England to second place in the WTC rankings, boasting a points percentage (PCT) of 66.67. India, who started in second place, dropped to fourth with a PCT of 33.33.
Both teams had a balanced first innings, each scoring 387 runs, with key contributions from players like Joe Root and Rishabh Pant. However, England’s pace attack, spearheaded by Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes, excelled under pressure, proving pivotal in their narrow win.
As the competition heats up, fans are left wondering whether India can rebound in the next Test—is the comeback on the cards?
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