The updated table available on ICC places Pakistan fourth with a 50% points percentage, while India drop to fifth at 48.15% despite collecting the highest total points so far in the cycle.
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India suffered a home defeat to South Africa today, ending the series 2–0 in favour of the visitors and marking one of India’s most underwhelming home performances in recent years. The loss also amplified the pressure on the hosts in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle as India only managed to tie the England series.
South Africa beat India by 408 runs, successfully defending 549-run target with control and discipline, while India struggled to maintain pressure with both bat and ball. South Africa’s win also carries WTC implications, pushing them closer to the top two positions and increasing the race for qualification. India, meanwhile, face a tightening path to the 2027 final as they prepare for their next fixtures.
World Test Championship Points Table
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Ded | Points | PCT |
| 1 | Australia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 100.00 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 5 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 6 | England | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 36.11 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 8 | West Indies | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |