🌍 World Test Championship 2025 Points Table: Pakistan’s Rise, Australia’s Dominance & South Africa’s Shock Start
Cricket fans are buzzing again as the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 heats up following Pakistan’s thrilling victory over South Africa in Lahore.
This win didn’t just mark a strong start for Babar Azam’s men — it reshaped the WTC points table and sent shockwaves through Test cricket.
In this in-depth Cricketory exclusive, we break down team standings, match implications, future predictions, and expert insights on where the race to the WTC Final 2025 stands after Pakistan’s dominant win.
🇦🇺 Australia: The Unstoppable Force at the Top
There’s one team that continues to tower over the rest — Australia.
With 3 matches, 3 wins, and a perfect 100% point percentage, the Aussies remain the early frontrunners in the World Test Championship 2025 cycle.
🔥 Key Strengths
- Ruthless consistency in both home and away conditions
- Bowlers like Pat Cummins, Starc, and Lyon continue to dominate the Test arena
- Their top order — Khawaja, Labuschagne, and Smith — remains rock solid
Australia’s aggressive cricket under Cummins’ captaincy has made them near unbeatable. Their complete dominance is sending a clear message to every contender:
“If you want to reach the WTC Final, you’ll have to go through us.”
🇵🇰 Pakistan: A Roaring Comeback on Home Soil
The biggest talking point right now is Pakistan’s rise to 2nd place after their impressive win against South Africa.
This wasn’t just a victory; it was a statement of intent. After months of inconsistency, Babar Azam’s team is showing the hunger to challenge the world’s best.
🌟 Match Highlights: Pakistan vs South Africa, Lahore Test
Pakistan’s bowlers tore through South Africa’s lineup with discipline and aggression.
The pace duo of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah made early inroads, while Abrar Ahmed’s spin kept the middle order guessing.
On the batting front, Babar Azam led from the front, playing a captain’s knock that anchored the innings beautifully.
Pakistan’s current standing:
- Played: 1
- Won: 1
- Lost: 0
- Points: 12
- Percentage: 100.00
This puts Pakistan level with Australia in terms of percentage points, though the Aussies lead on total matches played.
🏹 Cricketory Insights & Analysis: Pakistan’s WTC Strategy
From a Cricketory analytical standpoint, this win is more than just numbers — it’s a psychological turnaround.
After their disappointing tours in 2024, Pakistan’s coaching staff seems to have found the perfect blend of youth, aggression, and strategy.
Babar’s batting looks confident, the bowlers are executing plans with precision, and home conditions are again turning into a fortress.
🧠 Tactical Notes:
- Reverse swing return: Lahore’s conditions gave Shaheen and Naseem lethal reverse swing — a rare sight in modern Test cricket.
- Batting depth: Saud Shakeel and Rizwan’s consistency adds stability.
- Aggressive declarations: Pakistan declared smartly, showing a new fearless mindset.
Cricketory’s take —
“Pakistan aren’t just competing; they’re hunting for a spot in the 2025 WTC Final.”
🇮🇳 India: The Subcontinent Giant in Mid-Table Struggle
India, with 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw from 7 matches, hold the 4th spot.
Their Points Percentage (PCT) of 61.90% keeps them in contention, but they’ll need consistency to climb back up.
🔎 Why India Are Struggling:
- Over-reliance on home conditions
- Inconsistent opening partnerships
- Spin dominance backfiring on flat pitches
However, with upcoming home Tests, India still have a strong chance to bounce back — especially if stars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R. Ashwin regain form.
Cricketory analysts believe India’s upcoming series against England and Bangladesh could determine their WTC Final chances.
🏏 Sri Lanka: The Silent Contender
Often overlooked, Sri Lanka have quietly moved into 3rd place with one win and one draw out of two matches.
Their Points Percentage (66.67%) keeps them right in the mix for a top-three finish.
Led by Dimuth Karunaratne, Sri Lanka’s balanced approach — patient batting, tidy bowling, and calm captaincy — has earned them admiration from cricket purists.
Cricketory predicts Sri Lanka could be the dark horse of this WTC cycle if they maintain their discipline in away games.
🏴 England: Inconsistency Hurts the Bazball Era
England’s Bazball approach has created fireworks — but not always results.
With 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, and 2 deducted points due to slow over-rates, they stand 5th with a PCT of 43.33%.
🚨 Key Concerns:
- Risk-heavy batting collapses under pressure
- Over-rate penalties costing valuable points
- Inconsistent bowling performance away from home
Cricketory analysts note that while Bazball entertains, Test cricket rewards patience. England will need to balance aggression with discipline if they hope to climb back.
🐯 Bangladesh: Fighting Spirit but Low Returns
Bangladesh have shown fight but still sit at 6th with a PCT of 16.67%.
Their bowling unit continues to improve, but batting collapses remain a major concern.
Cricketory insights suggest Bangladesh’s WTC journey will be about experience building rather than contention. However, their home form could still upset top-tier teams.
🇿🇦 South Africa: A Nightmare Start
From powerhouse to panic — South Africa’s WTC campaign has begun with a heavy defeat to Pakistan, leaving them bottom of the table with 0 points and 0% PCT.
This loss exposed deep cracks in their Test setup:
- Fragile batting order
- Lack of match practice in Asian conditions
- Captaincy under question
Cricketory’s verdict:
“Unless South Africa rebuilds quickly, their WTC 2025 campaign could end before it begins.”
🌴 West Indies: Searching for Revival
The West Indies sit 8th after five losses in five games — a heartbreaking start for a team once known for Test greatness.
The lack of consistent performers, discipline, and structural planning continues to plague their progress.
Cricketory analysts emphasize that West Indies need a long-term red-ball development plan, not just short-term fixes.
🥝 New Zealand: Yet to Start Their Campaign
New Zealand haven’t played a WTC 2025 match yet, but as former champions, expectations are high.
Once their fixtures begin, their experience and adaptability could make them a dangerous late-entry into the top-four battle.
📊 Updated World Test Championship 2025 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Ded | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 100.00 |
| 2 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 100.00 |
| 3 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 4 | 🇮🇳 India | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 61.90 |
| 5 | 🏴 England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 43.33 |
| 6 | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 7 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 8 | 🌴 West Indies | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
🧩 Cricketory Insights: What This Means for WTC 2025
This phase of the World Test Championship has been thrilling — and unpredictable.
Here’s what our Cricketory analysts foresee:
- Australia remain title favorites, with unmatched consistency.
- Pakistan could be the surprise finalist if they continue this momentum.
- India and Sri Lanka remain strong semifinal hopefuls.
- England need to fix over-rate issues to stay competitive.
- South Africa and West Indies are on early life support in this campaign.
🔮 Predicted Top 3 by Cricketory Analysts
- 🇦🇺 Australia — 72 points (Predicted Finalists)
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan — 60 points (Predicted Finalists)
- 🇮🇳 India — 68 points (Possible Contenders)
🧠 Cricketory Expert Analysis: Why Pakistan’s Win Matters
Pakistan’s victory over South Africa wasn’t just about points — it was symbolic.
It showcased:
- Resilience under pressure
- Confidence in young pace attack
- Better captaincy and tactical awareness
With this victory, Pakistan has officially re-entered the elite Test conversation.
Cricketory predicts this could be the turning point of their WTC journey.
💬 Cricketory Verdict: The WTC Race Has Just Begun
The World Test Championship 2025 is wide open. Australia leads, but Pakistan’s resurgence has injected new life into the competition.
With months of Test cricket ahead, one thing is certain — this WTC cycle is shaping up to be one of the most competitive ever.
❓ FAQs: World Test Championship 2025 (Updated After Pakistan vs South Africa)
1️⃣ What is Pakistan’s current position in the WTC 2025 table?
A: Pakistan are 2nd with 12 points and a 100% win percentage after beating South Africa.
2️⃣ Who is leading the World Test Championship 2025?
A: Australia tops the table with 36 points and a 100% PCT after three wins in three matches.
3️⃣ Which team has struggled the most so far?
A: South Africa and West Indies have both failed to register a single win yet.
4️⃣ Can India still reach the WTC Final?
A: Yes. With a PCT of 61.9%, India are in striking distance, provided they win their next home series.
5️⃣ Who are Cricketory’s predicted WTC 2025 finalists?
A: According to Cricketory Insights — Australia vs Pakistan looks the most likely WTC Final lineup.
✅ Cricketory Conclusion:
The latest Test results have turned the WTC table on its head.
From Pakistan’s fiery comeback to Australia’s continued dominance — this is modern Test cricket at its best.
Stay tuned to Cricketory.com for exclusive analysis, insights, and weekly WTC updates.