new zealand They have moved up to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings after an impressive 2-0 win in the home series. west indies,
Black Caps trail leaders Australia in World Test Championship race
The result has made the race near the top of the table quite tight, with leaders Australia still ahead but the chasing group now much closer.
New Zealand won the series with a crushing 323-run win in the third test. At Mount Maunganui, the three-match contest progressed to a decider with the previous win and draw. The emphatic nature of the victory underlined the Black Caps’ growing momentum in the new WTC cycle.
Big win at Mount Maunganui gives New Zealand vital WTC points
By winning two Tests in the series, New Zealand earned 24 valuable WTC points, increasing their points percentage (PCT) to 77.77. That achievement moved them from third to second in the standings, overtaking South Africa and increasing the pressure on the bottom teams.
The dominant win at Mount Maunganui made the home campaign against the West Indies almost ideal, with New Zealand excelling in all departments. Strong batting performances set up huge scores, while their bowlers consistently took advantage of the conditions to dismantle the visitors’ line-up.
Top three teams in WTC 2025-27 standings
The latest World Test Championship table is now as follows:
1st – Australia: 72 points, 100% percent
Australia remain firmly on top, maintaining an unblemished record by winning all six Tests played so far.
2nd – New Zealand: 28 points, 77.78% percentage
The Black Caps’ home success against West Indies has taken them to second place and put them in strong contention for a place in the 2027 finals.
3rd – South Africa: 36 points, 75% percentage
South Africa have slipped one place despite earlier series wins over India and Pakistan as New Zealand’s lead leads to a reshuffle in the order.
India, England and others have slipped down the table
New Zealand’s progress has had an impact further down the standings. India, along with Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England have dropped one place compared to the previous update.
India are now placed sixth with a pass percentage of 48.15%, a recent decline compounded by their 2-0 home series defeat to South Africa. With the competition heating up, each Test result is sure to hold vital importance as teams compete for the top two spots that guarantee qualification for the WTC Finals.
West Indies remains at the bottom
For West Indies, the series defeat in New Zealand has deepened a tough WTC campaign. They remain at the bottom of the table with only 4 points and 4.76 percentage points with one draw and six defeats in seven Test matches in the current cycle.
The heavy defeat in New Zealand, coupled with earlier defeats to Australia and India, virtually eliminates West Indies from contention for the 2027 final unless they make dramatic changes in their upcoming matches.
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