Australia Officially confirming his status as the king of the red ball format, a Dominant 4-1 Ashes series win over England After a hard-fought five-wicket win in the Sydney Test on 8 January 2026.
Australia’s dominant win over England in the final Ashes 2025-27 Test in Sydney
As England’s young prodigy Jacob Bethel delayed the inevitable with a breathtaking maiden century of 154, the ruthless depth of the Australian side finally broke through to secure the final match of the summer. The win at the SCG was not just about the historic urn but also an emotional farewell to the veteran opener. Osman Khawajabowing out of international cricket with a winning note. This series victory marks a significant milestone for the stanper Steve Smith and his veteran attack successfully overcame a small slip on the final morning to reach the 160-run target after lunch. The result brings the curtain down on a grueling but engrossing Ashes campaign that has left Australia on top of world cricket and England looking for answers after their sixth defeat of the cycle.
Australia’s iron grip on the WTC 2025-27 summit
A 4-1 series lead significantly increased Australia’s lead World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Rankings as they start the 2026 calendar year with an impressive points percentage (PCT) of 87.50. Winning seven of their eight matches this cycle, the only blemish being the Boxing Day collapse at the MCG, the Australians have built a huge cushion between themselves and the chasing pack.
This clinical sequence in two main series (scan 3-0). West India and it’s 4-1 Ash win) makes them heavy favorites to secure a place in the 2027 Finals. For a team that played a key role in the WTC finals, this latest promotion proves that their aging core still has the tactical discipline and hunger to dominate the world’s most elite competition.
England’s landing and WTC 2025-27 mid-table lodge
In stark contrast, England’s Baseball era is facing a statistical crisis in the WTC standings as they remain in 7th place with a dismal PCT of 31.66. despite showing brilliant performances from players like Jacob Bethell and Joe Root, Ben Stokes“The side have now suffered six defeats in just 10 matches and ended their hopes of reaching the Championship final.
Meanwhile, the middle table has become a crowded battlefield; New Zealand (77,78) and South Africa (75.00) are currently ranked second and third respectively, but have played fewer games. India are in a precarious 6th position with 48.15 PCT after a mixed run of form, which means the subcontinental giants will need a perfect record to climb back into contention in their upcoming home and away assignments.
WTC 2025-27 schedule: India and the chasing pack
The final day at the SCG crystallized a layered leaderboard India they are currently ranked 6th with 52 points after nine matches and are struggling to find momentum under their management. Shubman Gill. He completes the top five ahead of them Sri Lanka (66,67) fourth and Pakistan (50.00) in the fifth, both remain in the waiting game as their schedules move up on the year.
At the bottom of the table, Bangladesh They are ranked 8th with 16.67 PCT, while West Indies are at 9th with just 4.17 PCT after an eight-match winless run. This updated ranking highlights the huge gap between Australia and the rest of the world, with five nations separated by less than 30 per cent of points desperate for a second qualifying spot.
| Pos | Team | Matches Played | He won | Lost | Taken | Points | PCT (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 87.50 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 77.78 |
| 3 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 6 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 7 | England | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 31.67 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 9 | West India | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4.17 |
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