India’s World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign has suffered a severe setback after the shock 408 run defeat to South Africa in the second test At Bartsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The loss – India’s biggest home defeat in Test cricket – dealt a heavy blow to their standing in the WTC table.
India, who were earlier ranked fourth, slipped to fifth place after scoring 52 points at 48.15 (PCT). Their record, 4 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, highlighted one inconsistent result in the first half of their championship run.
WTC Points Table 2025-27: South Africa boost second spot with historic series win on Indian soil
South Africa’s commanding performance in India didn’t just win them He won his first test series on Indian soil in 25 yearsbut also strengthened their position as the second ranked team in the current WTC standings.
The Heeas secured 36 points from four matches with only one defeat in the period. Their impressive performances in both Tests underlined their resurgence in red-ball cricket and positioned them as strong contenders for a place in the WTC final.
Australia are not the undisputed number one having won all four matches to date. The top two teams from the pre-draw, now the pressure is on India, Pakistan and England – all bidding to stay within touching distance of the finalists.
India’s campaign has come under fire for inconsistency under Gautam Gambhir
Head coach Gautam Gambhir, India, lacked the consistency required for Brilliant’s burning but persistent WTC challenge. Their tenure began with an impressive win, but the momentum was marred by high-profile defeats.
Key outcomes affecting India’s WTC 2025-27 Visit:
- 0-2 series loss to South Africa (home)
- 1-3 loss to Australia (away)
408 runs defeat India’s test batting consistency, bowling formations and tactical planning. With every missed opportunity to make mistakes, India’s hopes of making it to another WTC final are slimmed down.
Here is the updated WTC 2025-27 points table
| Teams | Matches | Winner | Lost | Draw | No result | Score | Percentage of points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | to 4 | to 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 100.00 |
| South Africa | to 4 | 3rd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| Sri Lanka | 2nd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
| Pakistan | 2nd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Scorpio | 50.00 |
| India | Scorpio | to 4 | to 4 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 48.15 |
| English | Scorpio | 2nd | 3rd | 1 | 0 | 26 | 36.11 |
| Bangladesh | 2nd | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | to 4 | 16.67 |
| In the West | Scorpio | 0 | Scorpio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| New Zealand | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
As the WTC 2025-27 table scrambles, India’s drop from five adds new intrigue to the contest. While South Africa celebrated a landmark victory and cemented their claim as expected, India now link up with someone who will define the long-term standing in Test cricket.
Fans and analysts will be watching to see if India can script a revival or risk it in the finals of the world test championship for the second time since the tournament began.
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