India has solidified its position at the summit of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) points table following a resounding series victory over England in Dharamsala. With a convincing 4-1 win in the five-match series, India has surged ahead, maintaining their hold on the top spot in the rankings.
The triumph not only propelled India to the pinnacle of the ICC’s Test rankings, surpassing Australia, but also reaffirmed their dominance across all formats of the game. India currently holds the top rank in ODIs and T20Is as well.
Despite a brief setback after the first Test loss against England in Hyderabad, India orchestrated a remarkable comeback, clinching the subsequent three matches to reclaim their position at the summit. The commanding innings victory in Dharamsala bolstered India’s percentage points to an impressive 68.51%, underscoring their stature as a formidable Test side.
In the WTC points system, teams accrue points for victories, ties, and draws while facing deductions for defeats and slow over rates. India’s exemplary performance in the ongoing WTC cycle, marked by six wins, two defeats, and one draw in nine matches, has propelled them to the forefront of the rankings.
Meanwhile, England’s slow over-rate penalties have hampered their progress in the championship, leaving them languishing at eighth place with only 17.5 percentage points despite winning three Tests.
With New Zealand and Australia currently vying for the second spot in the WTC standings, the outcome of the ongoing Christchurch Test will have significant implications. Regardless of the result, India’s supremacy is set to endure, ensuring their reign at the top for the foreseeable future.
As the WTC cycle progresses towards its culmination, anticipation mounts for the ultimate showdown at Lord’s in June 2025, where the top two teams will battle for Test cricket’s most coveted prize. Having qualified for both previous finals, India aims to rewrite history and clinch the elusive championship title.
