WTC Points Table Update: After the England vs Australia fourth Test

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WTC Points Table Update: In a major upset, England defeated Australia by four wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the Boxing Day Test. Although Australia had already secured the Ashes series 3-0, this victory was particularly significant for England. It was England's first win in Australia in 19 Test matches, ending a long drought for the visiting team.

Big Impact on WTC Points Table

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The biggest impact of this result is on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 points table. Before this Test, Australia had a Points Percentage (PCT) of 100%, but after the loss, it dropped to 85.71%. This is Australia's first defeat in this cycle, opening up the competition for other teams.

Australia Still on Top Despite the Loss

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Despite the loss, Australia still remains at the top of the table and is considered a strong contender to reach the final. However, the gap between them and New Zealand has narrowed, making the race for the top spot interesting again.

WTC points table after the fourth Ashes match

Benefit for New Zealand and South Africa

The biggest beneficiaries of Australia's points drop are New Zealand and South Africa. New Zealand is in second place with a points percentage of 77.78%, while South Africa remains in third place with a points percentage of 75%. The race for the top spot and a place in the final is now wide open.

What about India in the WTC Points Table?

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India is currently in sixth place with a points percentage of 48.15%. Given the strong positions of Australia and New Zealand, India will need to perform exceptionally well, almost achieving a clean sweep in their upcoming Test series, to have a chance of finishing in the top two. England's win hasn't directly impacted India, but it has certainly increased the pressure.

What's Next?

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The final Test of the Ashes series will now be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 4th. Australia will be looking to reassert their dominance after this defeat, while England will try to capitalize on this victory to improve their position in the World Test Championship.

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