ICC World Test Championship Points Table (Updated) as of August 16 After AUS vs BAN 2026 1st Test
- Bangladesh won their first Test match in Australia in 23 years by defeating Australia by eight wickets at the Marrara Cricket Stadium in Darwin.
- Opener Tanzid Hasan scored a century and seamer Hasan Mahmud took six wickets, helping Bangladesh build a 228-run first-innings lead after Australia chose to bowl first.
- Bangladesh is the joint-second quickest team to win their first Test in Australia, achieving this in their third match there.
- Bangladesh's ICC World Test Championship points percentage increased from 58.33 to 66.67 after three wins in five matches, while Australia's points percentage dropped from 87.50 to 77.77, with South Africa and New Zealand also high in the standings.
17 Articles
17 Articles
WTC 2025-27 Points Table Updated: Where Does Bangladesh Stand After Beating Australia In 1st Test? Check India Scenario
Bangladesh defeating Australia in the first Test of the two-match series has broke open the race for the World Test Championships. Check the updated World Test Championship standings and how the result impacts the table
WTC updated points table after Bangladesh's historic Test victory against Australia
Bangladesh put forth a marvellous performance in the first Test of the ongoing two-game series against Australia. The two sides met in Darwin for the clash, where Bangladesh managed to register their first-ever Test victory in Australia. The side registered a nine-wicket victory and took the lead in the series. It is worth noting that Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout the clash, limiting the hosts to a score of 198 runs in the first inn…
After their defeat in Darwin, Australia will now face the challenge of salvaging the series, while Bangladesh will be eyeing another major upset. The second Test between the two teams will be played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, starting August 22nd. The victory in the first Test not only gave Bangladesh a lead in the series, but also firmly established them in the race for the WTC final.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
