The ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 has entered a crucial phase with multiple teams vying for the coveted final spots at Lord’s. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of where teams stand and their paths to qualification.
ICC World Test Championship points table 2023-25
| ICC WTC team rankings | ||||||||
| Teams | Matches | Win | Lost | Tied | Drawn | N/R | PT | Percentage of points |
| India | 15 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 110 | 61.11 |
| South Africa | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 59.26 |
| Australia | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 | 57.69 |
| Sri Lanka | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 50 |
| England | 21 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 114 | 45.24 |
| New Zealand | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 44.23 |
| Pakistan | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 33.33 |
| Bangladesh | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 31.25 |
| West Indies | 11 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 24.24 |
India’s Path to Final
India currently leads the table but faces crucial challenges:
- Four remaining Tests against Australia (Border-Gavaskar Trophy)
- Need to win series 3-1 to secure final spot
- A 3-2 victory would require Sri Lanka to draw against Australia
- Can reach maximum of 64.03% points with optimal results
South Africa’s Chances
The Proteas have emerged as strong contenders:
- Three remaining home Tests (1 vs Sri Lanka, 2 vs Pakistan)
- Can reach 69.44% with perfect results
- Two wins and one draw would virtually guarantee qualification
- Currently in best position to control their destiny
Australia’s Critical Position
Defending champions Australia remain in contention:
- Six Tests remaining (4 vs India, 2 vs Sri Lanka)
- Can achieve 71.05% points with perfect record
- Need minimum four wins to secure qualification
- Pink ball Test against India crucial for momentum
Key Upcoming Matches
- Australia vs India (Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney)
- South Africa vs Pakistan (Centurion, Cape Town)
- Sri Lanka vs Australia (Two Tests in Galle)
Bottom Line
The race for WTC Final 2025 remains wide open with three teams – India, South Africa, and Australia – emerging as frontrunners. Each team’s destiny largely remains in their own hands, with crucial series outcomes in the coming months set to determine the finalists.
This high-stakes battle for Test cricket supremacy will continue to unfold through 2024, with the final showdown scheduled at Lord’s in June 2025.
