New Zealand slipped from second to fourth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after its 115-run defeat to England in the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday. Despite the victory, England remained seventh in the table.
England has a points percentage of 37.88 from 11 matches, with four wins, six losses and one draw. New Zealand, meanwhile, has 58.33 from four matches, having recorded two wins, one loss and one draw.
Australia continues to lead the standings with a points percentage of 87.50, having won seven of its eight matches and lost one. South Africa occupies second place.
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table after the Ashes:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Points | Point Percentage |
| 1. Australia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 87.50 |
| 2. South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75 |
| 3. Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 4. New Zealand | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 58.33 |
| 5. Bangladesh | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 58.33 |
| 6. India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 7. England* | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 50 | 37.88 |
| 8. Pakistan* | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8.33 |
| 9. West Indies | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4.17 |
*England and Pakistan were docked points for slow over-rates.
Published on Jun 08, 2026
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