WTC 2025-27 Points Table Updated as Australia Defeat Bangladesh in Mackay

Australia reinforced their position at the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings after defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay. The match concluded within two days at the tea break on August 23, 2026, allowing the hosts to level the two-match series at 1-1.

What Happened

In the second Test at Mackay, Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 in their first innings after Mitchell Starc recorded figures of 6 for 12. Australia answered with a total of 210, propelled by an unbeaten 51 from Cameron Green, while Shoriful Islam took 6 for 35 for Bangladesh. In their second innings, Bangladesh were dismissed for 95 runs, giving Australia an innings victory inside two days. The outcome balanced the series after Bangladesh had earned a nine-wicket win in the opening Test in Darwin.

Key Highlights

• Australia won the second Test by an innings and 51 runs inside two days at the tea interval on August 23, 2026.
• Mitchell Starc took 6 for 12 in the first innings as Bangladesh were dismissed for 64 runs.
• Cameron Green remained not out on 51 during Australia’s first-innings total of 210, with Shoriful Islam claiming 6 for 35.
• Bangladesh were dismissed for 95 runs in their second innings.
• Australia raised their WTC win percentage to 80.00%, while Bangladesh dropped to 55.56%.

Why This Matters

The result consolidated Australia’s standing in first place on the WTC 2025-27 points table, bringing them to 96 points and an 80.00% win percentage across 10 matches (eight wins, two losses). Bangladesh, who had previously occupied a stronger position following their victory in Darwin, dropped to fourth place with 40 points and a 55.56% win percentage. South Africa remain second with 36 points and 75.00%, followed by New Zealand in third place with 52 points and 72.22%. India hold fifth spot with 64 points and 53.33% after their recent victory over Sri Lanka in Galle. Sri Lanka sit sixth with 33.33%, followed by England in seventh (29.76%), West Indies in eighth (20.83%), and Pakistan in ninth (19.05%).

What to Watch Next

Australia, captained by Pat Cummins, will next compete in a three-match away Test series against South Africa beginning on October 19, 2026. With South Africa placed second in the standings, the upcoming series represents a direct encounter between the top two teams in the current cycle. The fixtures will also mark Australia’s first Test tour of South Africa since 2018, when they suffered a 1-3 series defeat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Australia’s figures on the WTC 2025-27 table?

Australia lead the standings with 96 points and an 80.00% win percentage from 10 matches, consisting of eight wins and two losses.

Where does Bangladesh stand after the Mackay Test?

Following the defeat in Mackay, Bangladesh sit in fourth position with 40 points and a win percentage of 55.56% across six matches.

When is Australia’s next WTC series scheduled?

Australia are scheduled to begin a three-match Test series against second-placed South Africa on October 19, 2026, in South Africa.

Source: Crictracker