Bangladesh make history, overtake India in WTC table

DARWIN: Bangladesh’s stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin has not only delivered a landmark moment for the team but also lifted them above India in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings.

Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test victory over Australia, doing so on Australian soil in a result that sent a strong message across the Test cricket world.

The win also produced a significant shift in the World Test Championship points table.

Australia remain at the top despite suffering their second defeat of the current cycle, holding a points percentage of 77.78. South Africa are second with 75 per cent, while New Zealand sit third on 72.22 per cent.

Bangladesh have now climbed to fourth place with an impressive 66.67 per cent, moving ahead of India, who are fifth with 48.15 per cent.

The result gives Bangladesh an important boost as they continue their WTC campaign and adds even greater significance to their historic success in Darwin.

Sri Lanka occupy sixth position with 41.67 per cent, followed by England on 24.36 per cent.

Pakistan are eighth with 22.22 per cent, while the West Indies remain ninth on 20.83 per cent.

For Bangladesh, the victory represents more than just two points or a rise in the rankings. It marks their first Test triumph against Australia and could become one of the defining results of their current World Test Championship campaign.

WTC Standings Details Bangladesh Position:

4th place Bangladesh Points Percentage: 66.67% (3 wins from 5 matches)

India Position: 5th place

India Points Percentage: 48.15% (4 wins from 9 Tests)

Historic Milestone: Marked Bangladesh’s first Test win on Australian soil.