India leads the WTC points table after Australia beat New Zealand in the first Test.
India climbed to the top of the World Test Championship points table after Australia’s victory over New Zealand in the opening Test played in Wellington. Nathan Lyon claimed six wickets in the fourth innings and ten for the match as Australia won the first game of the series by 172 runs.
Australia defeated New Zealand by 172 runs at Basin Reserve in Wellington to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series. Australia defeated their trans-Tasman adversaries in the opening series with Cameron Green’s outstanding unbroken 174 and Nathan Lyon’s 10-wicket haul in the game, which included a six-fer in the second innings. India is now leading the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle after Australia’s victory.
After Australia’s victory, New Zealand’s points percentage (PCT) dropped to 60, which is lower than India’s 64.58, with 36 points from five games. Furthermore, Australia maintained their third-place ranking on the table despite the victory, even though their PCT increased from 55 to 59.09. The table did not change in any other way. India currently has a genuine chance to widen their advantage at the top since their PCT will hit 68.51 if they win the final five Test matches against England in Dharamsala. In that scenario, even if New Zealand wins the second Test in Christchurch, India will still be atop the table.
WTC POINTS TABLE :
| Ranking | Teams | Matches | Won | Lost | Draw | Points | PCT |
| 1 | India | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62 | 64.58 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 60.00 |
| 3 | Australia | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 78 | 59.09 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 36.66 |
| 6 | West Indies | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 33.33 |
| 7 | South Africa | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 25.00 |
| 8 | England | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 19.44 |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Australia defeated New Zealand by 172 runs in First Test:
Australia made 383 runs in their first innings, driven by an outstanding 174 not out from Cameron Green, while Matt Henry claimed 5 wickets for New Zealand.
Australia’s Lyon got four wickets for 43 runs, while New Zealand battled to score 179 runs in their first innings, led by Phillips (71 runs). Australia scored 164 runs in their second innings, with Nathan Lyon scoring 41; Glenn Phillips of New Zealand claimed five wickets for 45 runs.
On day four, New Zealand scored 196 runs, with Rachin Ravindra scoring 59, to chase a target of 369. Lyon grabbed six wickets for 65 runs for Australia. Australia eventually won by a total of 172 runs.
Australia’s hero of the moment was Nathan Lyon. With 6 wickets for 65 runs in the first innings and 4 wickets for 43 runs in the second, Lyon’s outstanding performance resulted in an astonishing 10-wicket haul. His feat is the first time a spinner has taken ten wickets in New Zealand since 2006.
FAQs
How many times Australia won Test World Cup?
Five ODI Cricket World Cups have been won by the Australian men’s squad (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015). In addition, they have won one World Test Championship (2023) and one T20 Cricket World Cup (2021).
Has India won the WTC ever?
India participated in both WTC finals and came in second place each time. The broadcasting rights for WTC league matches belong to the cricketing body of the host country, not the International Cricket Council (ICC). The league games are not regarded as ICC events.
Which ICC Trophy has Dhoni won?
Being the only captain to win three separate limited overs competitions, he guided India to victory in the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. In addition, he captained the Asia Cup winning teams in 2010 and 2016 and was a part of the 2018 championship team.
Where is WTC Final 2025?
The 2021 World Cup final was held in Southampton, the 2023 World Cup final was held at The Oval, and the 2025 World Cup final will be held at Lord’s for the fourth time in England’s history.
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