World Test Championship Standings have taken a dramatic turn after South Africa stunned India with a 2-0 Test series victory. The clean sweep has shaken up the points table, caused a major ranking shift, and pushed India down the leaderboard while strengthening South Africa’s position. This result has become one of the biggest talking points of the ongoing WTC cycle, with fans and analysts closely watching the updated table.
The recent 0–2 home series loss to South Africa has dealt a serious blow to India’s campaign in the 2025–2027 WTC cycle. In the second Test at Guwahati, India were routed by a massive margin of 408 runs — their worst-ever home defeat in terms of runs. Reuters+2The Indian Express+2 This clean sweep has not only ended hopes of redemption but also triggered a substantial decline in India’s standing in the championship table. Moneycontrol+2NewsBytes+2
As a result, India have dropped to 5th position in the WTC standings. Their points percentage (PCT) now stands at 48.15%, with a record of four wins, four losses and one draw from nine matches played so far in this cycle. The Indian Express+2CricTracker+2 Crucially, this result has pushed them below Pakistan national cricket team — who hold a PCT of 50.00 — in the standings. NDTV Sports+2The Indian Express+2
Meanwhile, South Africa have consolidated their place near the top. With this series win in India — their first on Indian soil in 25 years — the Proteas have maintained a strong position at 2nd place, boasting a PCT of 75.00% from four matches (three wins, one loss). CricTracker+2Moneycontrol+2 At the very top of the leaderboard remains Australia national cricket team, which continues its flawless campaign with four wins in four matches and a perfect PCT of 100.00%. The Indian Express+2Cricbuzz+2
The margin of India’s defeat — and the consequent slide in standings — highlights deeper problems in their Test setup. The collapse in Guwahati exposed vulnerabilities especially in batting and spin defense, and has revived concerns about their ability to challenge for a place in the WTC final. Analysts suggest this marks yet another worrying chapter for India’s red-ball cricket, especially considering this is their second home whitewash in a span of just over a year. India Today+2CricTracker+2
Looking ahead, India will need to regroup and find form quickly. With pressure mounting and competition stiff at the top, every upcoming series becomes crucial — a single win could make a difference between staying in contention or falling further behind. For South Africa, however, this victory strengthens their WTC campaign and positions them as serious contenders for the top spot.
