India Rise in ICC World Test Championship 2025 Standings
India jump to third in ICC World Test Championship 2025 table after sweeping West Indies 2–0 in Delhi.
Israr Ahmed
India wrapped up the two-match Test series against the West Indies with a comfortable seven-wicket win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The result lifted India’s points percentage to 61.90%, keeping them well within reach of a WTC Final spot.
Led by Shubman Gill, India’s young Test side continued its dominant home run. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 175 and Gill’s unbeaten 129 powered India to a commanding 518-for-5 before declaring. The West Indies were dismissed for 248 in reply, forcing a follow-on.
Jaiswal and Gill Shine as West Indies Falter
Despite resistance from John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103) in the second innings, the visitors fell short again, giving India a small chase of 121, which they reached with ease.
The win highlights India’s growing depth, as younger players step up amid senior transitions.
How the WTC 2025–27 Table Looks Now
India’s back-to-back wins have reshaped the early WTC leaderboard. Australia remain unbeaten at the top, while Sri Lanka hold second.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws | PCT (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 66.67 |
| 3 | India | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 61.90 |
| 4 | England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 43.33 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16.67 |
| 6 | West Indies | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 8 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Analysts Praise India’s Young Core
Cricket experts say India’s balance between youth and experience is what makes them dangerous this cycle.
“Jaiswal and Gill are redefining India’s Test batting,” noted Aakash Chopra. “Their confidence under pressure shows the evolution of Indian cricket.”
What It Means for Pakistan and the Region
For Pakistan, currently awaiting their first WTC series against South Africa, India’s rise adds pressure to deliver early results. Strong starts in the subcontinent are critical and Pakistan will want to avoid falling behind before facing top-ranked Australia later in the cycle.
What’s Next?
India will next tour South Africa in November 2025, while Pakistan’s home Tests kick off later this month. With Australia setting the pace, the race toward the 2027 WTC Final already looks fierce and unpredictable.
