Their collapse has dealt a huge blow to India’s World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign. Defeat South Africa by 408 runs in the second test At Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The defeat – India’s biggest home defeat by runs in Test cricket – has dealt a huge blow to their position in the WTC table.
India, which was earlier ranked fourth, has now slipped to fifth position after scoring 52 points with a points percentage (PCT) of 48.15. Their record now stands at 4 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, highlighting an inconsistent performance in the first half of the championship cycle.
WTC Points Table 2025-27: South Africa tightens grip on second position with historic series win on Indian soil
South Africa’s stellar performance in India not only got them their money’s worth First test series win on Indian soil in 25 yearsBut have also strengthened their position as the second placed team in the current WTC standings.
The Proteas have scored 36 points from four matches with only one loss. His commanding performances in both Tests underlined his resurgence in red-ball cricket and made him a strong contender for a spot in the WTC final.
Australia remains the undisputed No. 1 after winning all four of its matches so far. With the top two teams having advanced, the pressure is now on India, Pakistan and England – all vying to be close to the finalists.
India’s campaign under Gautam Gambhir suffered from discontinuity
Under head coach Gautam Gambhir, India have performed brilliantly but lack the consistency needed for a sustained WTC challenge. Their cycle began with impressive wins, yet the momentum was interrupted by high-profile defeats.
Key takeaways impacting India’s WTC 2025-27 journey so far:
- 0-2 series loss to South Africa (home)
- Defeat Australia 1-3 (away)
The 408-run defeat highlighted issues in India’s Test batting flexibility, bowling combinations and tactical planning. With each missed opportunity reducing the margin for error, India’s hopes of reaching another WTC final have diminished significantly.
Here is the updated WTC 2025-27 points table
| teams | Matchbox | won | Loss | Drag | no results | score | marks percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 100.00 |
| South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 48.15 |
| England | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 36.11 |
| bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| west indies | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| new zealand | , | , | , | , | , | , | , |
As the WTC 2025-27 standings tighten, India’s slide to fifth place adds new intrigue to the contest. While South Africa are celebrating a historic win and cementing their claim as finalists-in-waiting, India now face their toughest phase of the cycle – one that will define their long-term position in Test cricket.
Fans and analysts will be keenly watching to see if India can make a revival or risk missing out on the World Test Championship final for the second consecutive time since the start of the tournament.
