The World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 has taken an important turn after the second Test between India and South Africa. South Africa’s dominant win not only sealed a 2-0 series victory but also brought major changes to the updated points table.The result has also intensified the competition early in this WTC cycle.
Every team wants to finish in the top two, and South Africa moving up while India dropping down has made the table much closer. These early changes show that every Test match will be very important in deciding who reaches the 2027 WTC Final.
How the WTC System Works
- 12 points for a win
- 4 points for a draw
- 6 points for a tie
- 0 points for a loss
Teams are ranked by PCT (Percentage of Points), which is calculated based on how many points they have earned out of the total points available from the matches they have played.
This system helps balance the fact that different teams play different numbers of matches. Slow over-rates can also lead to point deductions, which directly affect the PCT.
IND vs SA 2nd Test: What Happened
The second Test in Guwahati turned out to be a tough match for India. South Africa won by a massive 408 runs, completing a clean sweep in the two-match series.
Key highlights:
- South Africa’s bowlers dominated the match, especially their spinners.
- India failed to settle in both innings, and South Africa dominated with both bat and ball.
- This result marks one of India’s heaviest home Test defeats in recent years.
- With this victory, South Africa climbed to the top two in the WTC standings.
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Updated WTC 2025-27 Points Table After 2nd Test
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | PCT (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 4 | 4 | 100.00 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 75.00 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 66.67 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 50.00 |
| 5 | India | 9 | 4 | 48.15 |
| 6 | England | 6 | 2 | 36.11 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 16.67 |
| 8 | West Indies | 5 | 0 | 00.00 |
| 9 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 00.00 |
What This Means for India
India’s loss has pushed them down to 5th place, making their road to the WTC final much tougher.
Conclusion
The 2-0 series result has reshaped the early WTC 2025-27 standings. South Africa’s commanding display has pushed them into a strong position, while India now faces an uphill challenge. With many matches still to come, the race to the top two spots is already heating up, and every game from here will matter even more.
Written by Kinjal Walantra