The ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 standings have undergone changes following South Africa’s 2-1 Test series victory over Australia and the West Indies’ win against Bangladesh on Saturday.
South Africa climbed to second place in the standings after defeating Australia by 176 runs in the third and final Test in Cape Town, securing a 2-1 series victory.
The Proteas dismissed Australia for just 111 while defending a target of 288, with Simon Harmer claiming six wickets for 16 runs and Kagiso Rabada taking three wickets for 39 runs.
The result pushed Australia down to third place with a points percentage of 69.23, while South Africa moved to second with 71.43.
New Zealand now lead the standings with a points percentage of 72.22.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh slipped to fifth place following their eight-wicket defeat to the West Indies in Mirpur, allowing India to move into fourth position.
Sri Lanka remain in seventh place, having collected 24 points from six Tests, with one victory, two defeats and three draws.
Sri Lanka currently have a points percentage of 33.33 and face an uphill challenge to qualify for the World Test Championship final. (Newswire)
