WTC Points Table: Pakistan Climb After Crushing West Indies, Where Does India Stand?
Pakistan kept their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 campaign alive with a convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test at Port of Spain. The win helped Pakistan improve their standing in the WTC points table after a disappointing start to the cycle.
Pakistan Move Up the Standings
After losing the opening Test, Pakistan bounced back strongly to level the two-match series 1-1. The victory gave them their second win in six WTC matches, improving their Points Percentage (PCT) to 22.22.
According to the latest standings, Pakistan have climbed to eighth place, moving ahead of the West Indies, who have slipped to the bottom of the table.
Where Does India Stand?
Team India are currently placed sixth in the World Test Championship standings with a PCT of 41.67. India have played nine Tests, winning four and losing four, with one match ending in a draw.
The upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka is expected to be crucial for India’s hopes of qualifying for the WTC Final, as they need a strong run of results to improve their position.
Latest WTC 2025–27 Standings
| Rank | Team | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 87.50 |
| 2 | New Zealand | — |
| 3 | England | — |
| 4 | South Africa | — |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | — |
| 6 | India | 41.67 |
| 7 | England | 24.36 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 22.22 |
| 9 | West Indies | 20.83 |
*Note: Some teams have played a different number of matches, so the standings are determined by Points Percentage (PCT) rather than total points.
What’s Next?
Pakistan will next face England in a three-Test series, while India will travel to Sri Lanka for a crucial two-Test contest. With plenty of matches still remaining in the WTC cycle, every Test will play a significant role in the race for a place in the final.