Bangladesh won a bilateral encounter in Australia for the first time in its history after earning a nine-wicket win Down Under in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday.
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Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side improves its Point Percentage (PCT) but remains fourth in the World Test Championship standings. Australia remains on top despite the loss.
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Point deductions | Points | Point Percentage |
| 1. Australia | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 77.78 |
| 2. South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75 |
| 3. New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 72.22 |
| 4. Bangladesh | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 66.67 |
| 5. India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 6. Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 41.67 |
| 7. England | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 38 | 24.36 |
| 8. Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 22.22 |
| 9. West Indies | 12 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 20.83 |
(Updated after Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test match)
Published on Aug 16, 2026
