World Test Championship 2025-27: Points & Scenarios
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The ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 is the third WTC cycle. Every Test played between June 2025 and the 2027 final counts for points — and the top 2 meet at Lord's in June 2027. Here are the rules, penalty triggers and current standings.
How the WTC 2025-27 points system works
Win = 12 points. Tie = 6. Draw = 4. Loss = 0. Final standings are decided by percentage of points won (PCT) out of points available.
Over-rate penalties
Teams lose 1 WTC point per over bowled short. Over-rate penalties have decided finals before — see over-rate rules in cricket.
Number of series per team
Each team plays 6 series (3 home + 3 away). Not all Test-playing teams are in the WTC — only the top 9.
India's 2025-27 schedule
India play home series vs West Indies and South Africa, and away tours of England, Australia, Sri Lanka. Full fixture list on ICC WTC hub.
Final venue
WTC 2027 final at Lord's, London — 10 to 14 June 2027.
How WTC differs from bilateral Tests
In bilateral Tests only trophies matter. In WTC, every Test carries points that accumulate over 2 years.
Related reading
ICC WTC rules points system and day-night Test rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the WTC 2025-27 final?
June 2027 at Lord's, London.
How are WTC points calculated?
12 win, 6 tie, 4 draw, 0 loss — final ranking by percentage of points won.
How does India rank in WTC 2025-27?
Check live WTC standings — rankings update after every Test.
Can a team be docked WTC points?
Yes, 1 point per over bowled short (over-rate penalty).
Who plays in the WTC?
The 9 top Test-playing nations. Zimbabwe, Ireland and Afghanistan are excluded from the current cycle.
The takeaway
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