Australia and Sri Lanka have stormed into the top three of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27
Australia’s Commanding Start: Hazlewood, Head Lead the Charge
Australia kicked off their WTC 2025-27 campaign in style with a 159-run victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Barbados. Despite trailing by 10 runs after the first innings, the Aussies bounced back with a gritty second-innings performance and a ruthless bowling display.
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Match Highlights:
- Travis Head (61) and Beau Webster (63) stitched a crucial 102-run partnership to rescue Australia from 65/4.
- Alex Carey’s 65 off 75 balls added late momentum, helping Australia post 310 and set a target of 301.
- Josh Hazlewood’s five-wicket haul dismantled the Windies in a single session on Day 3.
With this win, Australia earned 12 points and a 100% win percentage, placing them joint-top of the WTC standings alongside England.
Sri Lanka Roar Back: Nissanka, Bowlers Crush Bangladesh
Sri Lanka, too, made a statement with a crushing innings and 78-run win over Bangladesh in Colombo. After drawing the first Test, this victory gave them a 1-0 series win and a strong start to their WTC campaign.
Key Performers:
- Pathum Nissanka’s century anchored Sri Lanka’s first-innings total.
- The bowling unit, led by Asitha Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya, bundled out Bangladesh twice with clinical precision.
Sri Lanka now sits third in the WTC table with 16 points from two matches and a 66.67% win percentage, trailing only Australia and England.
Updated WTC Standings (As of June 28, 2025)
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws | Points | PCT (%) |
| 1 | Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 100 |
| 2 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 100 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 5 | India | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | West Indies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7–9 | NZ, SA, PAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PCT = Percentage of Points Earned
India’s loss to England and West Indies’ defeat to Australia have left both teams at the bottom of the table. With New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa yet to play, the competition is wide open.
What This Means for India and the Road Ahead
India’s WTC campaign has started on shaky ground. Their loss to England at Headingley has not only cost them points but also momentum. With a packed calendar ahead, including away tours to South Africa and Australia—India must regroup quickly.
Key Challenges:
- Batting collapses remain a concern, especially in overseas conditions.
- Bowling combinations need recalibration, particularly with Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness under scrutiny.
- Next Test vs England becomes a must-win to stay in contention early in the cycle.
Meanwhile, Australia’s depth and Sri Lanka’s resurgence signal that the WTC 2025–27 cycle could be more competitive than ever. With every match carrying weight, early wins are proving to be crucial.
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