--- title: "Bangladesh Shock Australia: WTC Points Table Takes a Major Turn" url: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/bangladesh-beat-australia-wtc-points-table-2025-27 author: "Sandeep Tewary" author_url: https://whatsthescore.in/author/sandeep-tewary author_title: "Global Sports Enthusiast, Cricketer & Writer" publisher: "What's The Score" category: "Cricket" type: report published: 2026-08-16T18:21:00+05:30 updated: 2026-08-16T14:20:17+05:30 reading_time_minutes: 3 tags: ["Australia Cricket", "Bangladesh Cricket", "Bangladesh vs Australia", "Darwin Test", "ICC Cricket", "India cricket", "Test Cricket", "World Test Championship", "WTC", "WTC Points Table"] license: "Quotation with attribution and a link is permitted. Full reproduction is not." canonical: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/bangladesh-beat-australia-wtc-points-table-2025-27 --- # Bangladesh Shock Australia: WTC Points Table Takes a Major Turn *Bangladesh's historic win over Australia in Darwin changes the WTC 2025-27 standings. Check the latest points table and India's position.* By Sandeep Tewary · 16 August 2026 · 3 min read ## Key takeaways - Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets in Darwin. - Bangladesh moved to fourth in the WTC 2025-27 standings. - Their PCT increased from 58.33% to 66.67%. - Australia's PCT dropped from 87.50% to 77.78%. - India remain fifth with a 48.15% PCT. - Bangladesh registered their first Test victory on Australian soil. - Australia still lead the WTC table, but South Africa and New Zealand are closing in. ## Bangladesh’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin has reshaped the **ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings**, while India remain fifth. **Bangladesh produced one of the biggest results of their Test history on Sunday, defeating Australia by nine wickets in the opening Test at Darwin.** The victory was not only significant for the two-match series but also had a major impact on the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 points table. The result strengthened Bangladesh’s position in the race for the WTC Final while reducing Australia’s advantage at the top of the standings. ### Bangladesh climb to fourth in WTC standings Before the Darwin Test, Bangladesh were fourth with a points percentage (PCT) of **58.33%**. Their emphatic victory lifted that figure to **66.67%**, keeping them firmly in contention for a place in the WTC Final. Bangladesh now sit fourth behind Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. The updated top five are: | Position | Team | Points Percentage | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Australia | 77.78% | | 2 | South Africa | 75.00% | | 3 | New Zealand | 72.22% | | 4 | Bangladesh | 66.6%7 | | 5 | India | 49.15% | The ICC WTC rankings are determined by **percentage of points won**, rather than simply the total number of points. A Test victory is worth 12 points, while a draw earns four points. ### Australia still lead, but the gap has narrowed Australia remain at the top of the WTC table, but their position is considerably less comfortable after the Darwin defeat. Their PCT dropped from **87.50% to 77.78%**. South Africa, meanwhile, are only 2.78 percentage points behind the defending champions. New Zealand are also within striking distance at 72.22%. That makes the remaining Tests increasingly important for the leading teams. Australia will now need a strong response in the second Test to prevent Bangladesh from completing a historic series victory. ### Historic first Test win for Bangladesh in Australia The WTC implications were significant, but the result itself was even bigger for Bangladesh cricket. Bangladesh secured their **first-ever Test victory on Australian soil**, winning by nine wickets after dominating large portions of the match. Australia were bowled out for just **198** in their first innings, with Hasan Mahmud taking six wickets. Bangladesh responded with **426**, gaining a massive 228-run first-innings lead. Tanzid Hasan played a crucial role with a century, while Bangladesh's bowling attack continued to put Australia under pressure. Australia fought back through Cameron Green, who scored **104**, but were eventually dismissed for 284. That left Bangladesh needing only 57 runs for victory, which they completed with nine wickets in hand. ### Mehidy and Hasan Mahmud headline Bangladesh's triumph Bangladesh's victory was built around contributions from both their bowling and batting units. Hasan Mahmud finished with **nine wickets in the match**, including six in Australia's first innings. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was also instrumental, contributing with both bat and ball and taking four wickets in Australia's second innings. The result demonstrated Bangladesh's growing ability to compete in Test cricket away from home and gave their WTC campaign a significant boost. ### What does the result mean for India? India remain **fifth in the WTC 2025-27 standings with a PCT of 48.15%.** The Bangladesh victory therefore adds further pressure to India's WTC campaign. With the top four teams currently separated by relatively narrow margins, India's remaining Tests will become increasingly important if they are to challenge for a place in the WTC Final. India have nine Tests remaining in their current WTC cycle, including series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia. Their route to the final is therefore still open, but they will need a strong run of results. ### WTC 2025-27 race gets tighter Bangladesh's victory has made the WTC race significantly more competitive. Australia continue to lead, but South Africa and New Zealand are closing the gap. Bangladesh have now moved to 66.67%, while India remain within reach but have considerably more ground to make up. With every Test carrying major consequences, the second half of the WTC cycle could produce several more changes at the top. ## Frequently asked questions ### Who is No. 1 in the WTC 2025-27 points table? Australia remain No. 1 after the Darwin Test, with a points percentage of 77.78%. ### Where are Bangladesh in the WTC points table? Bangladesh are fourth with a PCT of 66.67% after defeating Australia in Darwin. ### Where is India in the WTC standings? India are fifth with a points percentage of 48.15%. ### By how many wickets did Bangladesh beat Australia? Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin. ### Was this Bangladesh's first Test win in Australia? Yes. The Darwin victory was Bangladesh's first Test win on Australian soil. ### Who leads the WTC 2025-27 points table? Australia currently lead the standings, followed by South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh and India. ## Sources - Indian Express - ICC - Reuters --- Originally published by What's The Score at https://whatsthescore.in/blog/bangladesh-beat-australia-wtc-points-table-2025-27