Australia extend WTC dominance as Gabba win pushes England further down in points table
Australia’s comprehensive win over England in the Gabba pink-ball Test strengthens their lead at the top of the WTC standings, while England slips to 7th place.
Last Updated: 11.16 PM, Dec 07, 2025
Australia’s commanding victory in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba, Brisbane, has reshaped the World Test Championship (WTC) landscape, reinforcing their dominance in the ongoing 2025-27 cycle. The hosts were quite confident in wrapping up the second Ashes Test by eight wickets and have maintained their dominance in the WTC points table as well.
England, on the other hand, continue to slide in the points table. The defeat not only puts them 0–2 down in the Ashes but also delivers a significant blow to their WTC final future. Their points percentage has dropped yet again, and with it, their chances of staying in contention for the top two spots are fading away.
Australia’s unbeaten run in the cycle has been the story so far. Five matches, five wins, a rare streak that reflects consistency, depth and adaptability across conditions. The Gabba win only reinforces how well-oiled this Australian unit has become, especially in high-pressure match situations.They now have a 100% PCT for winning consecutive games.
WTC 2025-27 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Ded | Points | PCT % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia (AUS) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 100.00 |
| 2 | South Africa (SA) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka (SL) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 4 | Pakistan (PAK) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 5 | India (IND) | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 6 | New Zealand (NZ) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 33.33 |
| 7 | England (ENG) | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 30.95 |
| 8 | Bangladesh (BAN) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 9 | West Indies (WI) | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5.56 |
Can England qualify for World Test Championship (WTC) final?
England’s path to the World Test Championship (WTC) finals has become extremely difficult but not impossible. As of now, they are at the 7th place with a PCT of 30.95 and are well below the top contenders. England have already suffered four losses in the ongoing WTC cycle.
For qualification, the key metric is Points Percentage (PCT), a ranking formula based on the percentage of points earned out of points contested. With tough series still ahead, including matches against strong sides, England must win almost all of their remaining Tests to push their PCT above the likely qualifying threshold, usually around 55–60%.
This means England not only need victories but also must avoid point deductions, which have already hurt them this cycle. On top of that, they must hope teams above them, especially India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, lose games and drop points in upcoming series. Hence, the upcoming series will be extremely crucial for all the teams in contention.
Where to watch the Australia vs England 3rd Test match?
Cricket fans in India can watch the Australia vs England 3rd Test match on December 17 online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.