ICC World Test Championship Points Table, WTC Table After AUS vs ENG 1st Test - Ashes 2025-26
Published - 22 Nov 2025, 03:32 PM | Updated - 22 Nov 2025, 03:34 PM
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-25 points table has been updated after the first Test between Australia and England at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The Steve Smith-led team recorded a comfortable eight-wicket victory on Day 2 (Saturday, November 22) and retained their top place in the WTC standings.
Australia chased down the 205-run target in just 28.2 overs during the final innings. Travis Head, who was promoted to open, scored 123 off 83 balls, including 16 boundaries and four sixes. The left-handed batter destroyed the England bowling attack and brought up his century off just 69 balls on a tricky surface.
Updated ICC World Test Championship Points Table (WTC Table) After AUS vs ENG 1st Test Revealed
Australia continued their dominant run in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, claiming their fourth straight win with the victory over England in Perth. Australia took a 1-0 lead in the Ashes and also maintained their unbeaten record in the WTC cycle with a flawless 100% PCT.
Meanwhile, England recorded their third loss in six matches in this cycle. Their PCT dropped to 36.11 from 43.33. They began the match in sixth place on the table and remained in the same position despite the significant drop in PCT after the setback in Perth.
Here is the Updated ICC World Test Championship Points Table:
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Ded | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 100.00 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 66.67 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 4 | India | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 54.17 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 6 | England | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 36.11 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 8 | West Indies | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Mitchell Starc Named Player of the Match For his Bowling
Before Travis Head stole the spotlight with his explosive batting, Australia had already taken control of the first Test through Mitchell Starc’s brilliance. The left-arm quick ripped through England’s lineup on Day 1, claiming seven wickets to set the tone of the match.
Starc returned in the second innings to add three more dismissals. The 35-year-old completed a ten-wicket match haul as England were bowled out for 164 in the second innings.
Brendan Doggett made an impressive debut with three wickets of his own, while Scott Boland finished with 4 for 33 from 11.4 overs. Notably, England took a 40-run first-innings lead but lost control of the match with reckless shots from their batters.
The Ashes series now moves to Brisbane, where the second Test, a day-night encounter played with the pink ball, is scheduled at the Gabba from December 4 to 8.
Also read: Disaster for Australia as Usman Khawaja injured in Perth, Travis Head forced to open vs England
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