ICC World Test Championship Table Update: Australia's 100 Per Cent Record Ends But...

ICC World Test Championship Table Update: Australia's 100 Per Cent Record Ends But... Australia tasted defeat for the first time in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle but continue to be at the top of the standings. Share Your Feedback Choose News18 on Google Australia’s blemish-free record in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship has come to an end with a first defeat to England at home since January 2011. Having already lost the ongoing Ashes series, England shut down Australia’s hopes of a clean sweep by chasing down 175 on the second day of the 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. On the other hand, England snapped their four-match losing streak dating back to the Oval Test against India earlier this year for their third win of the cycle, which has improved their Points Percentage (PCT) to 35.19. So far, England have played 9 Tests, of which they have won three, lost five, and drawn 1. Recommended Stories On the other hand, prior to the start of the 4th Ashes Test that concluded on Friday, Australia had a 100 per cent PCT, but it has now slipped to 85.71 after their first defeat in seven Tests. Their run of six Test wins in a row has also come to an end. The result hasn’t impacted any team’s position in the points table, with Australia firmly ahead in the race for the ICC World Test Championship final while England remain static at the seventh spot, behind India. Updated WTC Points Table After England’s Four-Wicket Win Rank TEAM MATCHES WINS DEFEATS DRAW POINTS PENALTY PCT% 1. Australia 7 6 1 0 72 0 85.71 2. New Zealand 3 2 0 1 28 0 77.78 3. South Africa 4 3 1 0 36 0 75 4. Sri Lanka 2 1 0 1 16 0 66.67 5. Pakistan 2 1 1 0 12 0 50 6. India 9 4 4 1 52 0 48.15 7. England 9 3 5 1 38 2 35.19 8. Bangladesh 2 0 1 1 4 0 16.67 9. West Indies 8 0 7 1 4 0 4.17 What this has done is cut down Australia’s lead, though, with New Zealand breathing down their neck. The Kiwis have a PCT of 77.78, while South Africa are third with a PCT of 75. Two-time WTC runners-up India remain in the bottom-half of the points table at 6th spot with four wins, four defeats, and a drawn Test so far. Only two teams in the current cycle - West Indies and Bangladesh - are yet to register a single win. The fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2025-26 will start from January 4 in Sydney. Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. Cricket News , Live Cricket Scores , and trending updates, along with top stories across Sports News , Football News , WWE News , and other Sporting Events . Follow News18 on Google . Join the fun, play games...

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