WTC Points Table Update(2025-27): How Does India’s Draw in Colombo Impact the 2027 Final Qualification?
Team India settled for a draw in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo, causing their percentage points (PCT) to drop slightly in the WTC points table 2025-27. Discover the updated WTC Test standings, points breakdown, and India's path to the 2027 final.
India managed to secure a high scoring draw in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. With the 2nd Test draw in Ind vs Sri, Team India gained 4 points but saw their Points Percentage (PCT) drop from 53.33% to 51.52%.
Under the leadership of Shubman Gill India remains fixed at fifth place on the official WTC standings. Sri Lanka meanwhile, stays in sixth position in the WTC point table with a 33.33% PCT.
There are limitations to number of matches left before the 2027 WTC final and every point now carries huge weight for both subcontinental nations.
Read more about the current standings of India in the official World Test Championship point table how smooth the road for quaterfinals are for the Indian team as a cricket fan hereonwards.
WTC Points Table 2025-27: Updated Standings After IND vs SL 2nd Test Draw
India's victory in the series opener brought valuable points. Yet Bangladesh’s recent win over Australia kept the Tigers ahead in fourth spot in the WTC points table. Australia continues to sit at the top of the table with a 77.78% win percentage and is followed closely by South Africa and New Zealand.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Deductions | Total Points | Points Percentage (PCT) |
| 1 | Australia | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 80.00% |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.00% |
| 3 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 72.22% |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 55.56% |
| 5 | India | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 51.52% |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 33.33% |
| 7 | England | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 50 | 29.76% |
| 8 | West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 20.83% |
| 9 | Pakistan | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 19.05% |
(Source: ICC Official World Test Championship Standings)
How the Colombo Test Match Unfolded
The second Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a tame draw after rain disrupted proceedings on the final days:
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India compiled 518 runs led by centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.
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The hosts countered with 442 to avoid the follow-on.
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The stalemate earned both teams 4 points each which slightly dragged down India's overall percentage due to the contested points pool.
What was the India vs Sri Lanka First Test Highlight?
India established dominance early by posting 462 runs in their first innings thanks to a splendid 167 run knock from Devdutt Padikkal and an 82 run effort by KL Rahul.
Sri Lanka in response put up 284 runs with Sonal Dinusha scoring a fighting century.
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First Innings Lead: India gained a crucial 178 run advantage.
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Second Innings Sprint: Rishabh Pant's quick 66 off 69 balls powered India to 193 and set a target of 372 runs.
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Bowling Heroics: Left arm spinner Manav Suthar picked up 6 for 55 in the final innings and completed a 10 wicket match haul to bowl Sri Lanka out for 206.
Manav Suthar's six-wicket haul helps India to a stellar win in Galle 🤩#WTC27 📝: https://t.co/liWlnTP6ej pic.twitter.com/wpoSEEJY4U
— ICC (@ICC) August 19, 2026
How can Team India Qualify for the WTC Final?
To break into the top two positions of the World Test Championship table India faces a crucial stretch of Test cricket:
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Upcoming Away Series: India next heads to New Zealand for a challenging two match Test series.
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Home Border Gavaskar Trophy: India will host Australia in a crucial five Test home series.
India likely needs to win at least 5 of their remaining 7 matches to achieve a target PCT above 60% and ensuring a spot in the WTC 2027 Final.
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