West Indies defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test in Mirpur, a result that has shifted the WTC points table and dropped the Bangladesh cricket team to fifth place.
The defeat allows India to climb to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings. According to Livemint, the result provides the Indian side with a clearer buffer in the race for a top-two finish, which is required to qualify for the WTC final.
On the final day of the match, West Indies bowled Bangladesh out for 142. The visitors then chased a target of 170, reaching the total with eight wickets remaining. Roston Chase was the standout performer for the West Indies, taking 5 wickets for 36 runs, according to Livemint.
What is the WTC points table after the Bangladesh vs West Indies match?
The current standings show New Zealand in first place with a points percentage of 72.22%. According to News24Online, the Black Caps have played six Tests, winning four, losing one and drawing one to collect 52 points.
South Africa occupies second place with a points percentage of 71.43%. News24Online reported that the Proteas have collected 60 points from seven matches, recording five wins and two defeats.
Australia has dropped from first to third with 69.23%. The Pat Cummins-led side has played 13 Tests in the current cycle, winning nine and losing four for a total of 108 points, according to News24Online.
The current standings for the top nine teams are as follows:
- New Zealand: 72.22%
- South Africa: 71.43%
- Australia: 69.23%
- India: 51.52%
- Bangladesh: 47.62%
- England: 38.54%
- Sri Lanka: 33.33%
- West Indies: 26.92%
- Pakistan: 4.63%
Where does Bangladesh stand in the WTC 2025-27 standings?
Bangladesh has played seven matches in the current cycle, recording three wins, three losses, and one draw for a total of 40 points. Their points percentage of 47.62% has seen them slip from fourth to fifth place following the Mirpur loss, according to News24Online.
The result has reduced the immediate threat to India's position and limited the probability of Bangladesh overtaking them in the short term, Livemint reported.
West Indies remain eighth in the table despite the win. Livemint noted that the points collected by the West Indies do not immediately affect India's ranking.
Did India move up in the WTC table?
Yes, the team led by Shubman Gill has moved up to fourth place. India has played 11 matches, securing five wins, four losses, and two draws to collect 68 points, according to Livemint.
The gap of nearly four percentage points between India and Bangladesh gives the Indian side more breathing room ahead of their remaining fixtures in the 2025-27 cycle. News24Online reported that while India has benefited from the results in Mirpur and Australia's loss to South Africa, a considerable gap remains between them and the top three teams.
Australia's drop to third place followed a 2-1 series loss to South Africa, which included a 176-run defeat in the Cape Town Test, according to News24Online.
The second Test of the Bangladesh vs West Indies Test series begins in Sylhet on 5 November. Bangladesh will need a victory in that match to recover their standing in the championship.