However, the first match of the new cycle ended in a draw, but it has definitely made an impact in the points table and was packed with action and milestones. After the WTC Final 2025, all the Test teams have started a fresh journey, and for now, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have found themselves at the top 2 in the standings.
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Nissanka showed why he is one of the best Test batters in the world presently. Apart from Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis also played a brilliant knock of 87 runs, as Sri Lanka ended their innings at 485, giving Bangladesh only a 10-run lead in the first Test at Galle.
Najmul Hossain Shanto shines bright with the bat in Galle
After Shadman Islam’s stunning knock of 76 runs, Bangladesh declared their innings at 285/6 and set Sri Lanka a target of 296 runs with 39 overs left on the final day in Galle. Tharindu Rathnayake was the standout bowler for Sri Lanka, taking three wickets in the third inning.
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In the previous WTC cycle, Sri Lanka came close to reaching the final but missed out after losing a series to South Africa and Australia. They ended up in sixth place with a PCT of 38.46. On the other hand, Bangladesh finished just behind them with a PCT of 31.25.
Here is the Updated ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table:
PosTeamPlayedWonLostDrawNRPointsPCT1Bangladesh10010433.332Sri Lanka10010433.333India-------4England-------5Australia-------6West Indies-------7South Africa-------8New Zealand-------9Pakistan-------In the WTC 2025-2027, a total of 27 series and 71 matches will be played among the nine participating teams. Each team will play six series—three at home and three away. Each series can have two to five Test matches, depending on the individual team’s schedule.
Since each team plays a different number of matches, the rankings are based on the percentage of points they earn, called PCT (Points Percentage). The two teams with the highest PCT at the end of the league stage will face each other in the World Test Championship Final in 2027 at Lord’s.
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