WTC 2025-27: Updated points table after South Africa’s defeat to Australia in first Test in Durban

Australia cemented their position atop the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings following a 214-run victory over South Africa on Tuesday, October 13, at Kingsmead, Durban. Setting the hosts a 421-run target, Pat Cummins' team dismissed South Africa for 206 to claim a 1-0 series lead. The win lifted Australia to 81.82 PCT% across 11 matches, while South Africa dropped down to third place with 60.00 PCT%.

South Africa's slide allowed New Zealand to rise into second place with 72.22 PCT% ahead of their upcoming home series against India. India currently sit in fifth position with 51.52 PCT% after securing five wins from 11 matches in the cycle. Despite a fourth-innings half-century from Aiden Markram, South Africa failed to hold off the Australian bowling attack.