GUWAHATI: South Africa have shaken up the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings after clinching a resounding 2–0 series victory over India, marking their first Test series win on Indian soil in 25 years and only their second ever in the country.
Led by Temba Bavuma, the Proteas produced a dominant all-round performance across both Tests, underlining their status as serious contenders in the new WTC cycle.
South Africa Rise to No. 2 in WTC 2025–27 Standings
With the win, South Africa climbed to second place on the WTC points table:
- Matches: 4
- Wins: 3
- Losses: 1
- Points: 36
- Win Percentage: 75%
Australia continue to set the pace at the top, boasting a perfect 100% record after winning all four of their matches to collect 48 points.
India’s defeat, however, pushes them down to fifth place, leaving their WTC campaign under early pressure. After nine matches, India have:
- Wins: 4
- Losses: 4
- Draws: 1
- Points: 52
- Win Percentage: 48.15%
Sri Lanka sit third with an unbeaten record, while Pakistan occupy fourth after splitting their opening two matches.
Updated ICC WTC 2025–27 Points Table
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Draw | Points | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 100 |
| South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 50 |
| India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 48.15 |
Harmer, Maharaj Dominate as India Fall for 140
The second Test concluded in emphatic fashion as South Africa bowled out India for 140 while defending an imposing target of 549 on the final day.
Off-spinner Simon Harmer delivered a match-defining spell, returning outstanding figures of 6 for 37 to rip through India’s middle order.
Ravindra Jadeja fought valiantly with a 54-run knock but received little support from the rest of the lineup. His resistance ended when Keshav Maharaj had him stumped, before the left-arm spinner also removed Mohammed Siraj to seal the victory.
The series win places South Africa in strong early contention for a place in the WTC final, while India face an uphill climb after suffering consecutive defeats.
