WTC rankings updated: Australia slip after series defeat in South Africa; where is india

Australia suffered a major setback after losing their three-match Test series against South Africa 2-1.Australia dropped to third in the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings after defeat in the series-deciding Test in Cape Town and also lost their No. 1 position in the ICC Test rankings to South Africa.New Zealand now leads the WTC table, while South Africa has moved into second place. India are currently ranked fourth and will have an opportunity to improve their position when they take on New Zealand in the two-match Test series in November-December.South Africa has a WTC ranking of 71.43 percentage points compared to Australia’s 69.23. Before the series began, Australia was comfortably placed with 80 percentage points.

World Test Cup 2025-27 Ranking

Pos.TeamPlayedWonLostDrawDed.PointsPCT1New Zealand641105272.222South Africa752006071.433Australia13940010869.234India1154206851.525Bangladesh733104047.626England16781147438.547Sri Lanka6123028433 India1338224226.929 Pakistan92701954.63New Zealand remains on top with 72.22 percentage points while India has 51.52.South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has expressed his delight at his team topping the Test rankings.“That (No. 1 ranking) is special. I think it was obviously part of our ambitions as a team,” Bavuma said.He also described the series win as one of his team’s biggest achievements, adding: “Every time you get an opportunity to play against Australia, you savor it. I don’t think I’ve been involved in a better series. So yeah, this is definitely up there for No.1 (best Test win).”

What’s next for Australia and South Africa?

Australia will look to bounce back when they host New Zealand in a four-match Test series starting on December 9 in Perth.Meanwhile, South Africa will get a two-week break before hosting Bangladesh for a two-match Test series in November. The Proteas are also the defending Test World Cup champions after winning the title at Lord’s last year.