India registered a thumping 337-run victory over England in the second Test at Edgbaston to level the five-match series 1-1. This result had a significant impact on the WTC Points Tablewith India climbing up the standings in the ongoing WTC 2025-27 cycle. It was also India’s first-ever Test win at Edgbastonending an eight-match winless streak at the venue.
ENG vs IND 2nd Test Pushes India Onto WTC 2025-27 Points Table
India bounced back in emphatic fashion in the second Test at Edgbaston, thrashing England by 337 runs to level the five-match series 1-1. This was India’s first-ever Test win at Edgbaston and marked a crucial result in the broader context of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27.
Led by Shubman Gill, who scored a magnificent 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the secondIndia posted huge totals of 587 and 427/6 declared. England, despite Jamie Smith’s twin fifties (184* and 88), were bowled out for 407 and 271falling well short of the record 608-run target.
The game also marked the arrival of Akash Deepwho took 10 wickets in the match (4/88 & 6/99)becoming only the second Indian bowler to take a 10-wicket haul in a Test in England after Chetan Sharma in 1986. Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar chipped in with vital contributions to ensure a dominant all-round performance.
Where is India in the WTC Points Table?
After their thumping 337-run win against England in the second Test at Edgbaston, India are now 4th in the WTC Points Table with 12 points and a Points Percentage (PCT) of 50.00%. They are tied on points with England but sit below due to decimal differences in percentage points. This win helped India bounce back in the series and boost their position early in the WTC 2025-27 cycle.
Updated WTC Points Table After ENG vs IND 2nd Test
India’s dominant performance in Birmingham sees them join England on 12 points, though both trail Australia in the early World Test Championship standings. Here’s how the Updated WTC Points Table looks after the Edgbaston Test:
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | DRAW | DED | POINTS | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OUT OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 100.00 |
| 2 | SL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 3 | ENG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 4 | IND | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50.00 |
| 5 | BAN | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 6 | WI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 7 | NZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 8 | PAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9 | on | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
WTC 2025-27 Points System
The World Test Championship continues to follow its existing structure:
- 12 points for a win
- 6 points for a tie
- 4 points for a draw
- 0 points for a loss
- Over-rate penalties apply
The use of PCT ensures fair standings despite differing numbers of matches played per team.
WTC 2025-27 Schedule: India’s Campaign
India began their WTC 2025-27 schedule with a tough away series in England. Here’s how their Test assignment is shaping up:
England (5 Tests, Away) – June to August 2025
West Indies (2 Tests, Home) – October 2025
- South Africa (2 Tests, Home) – November-December 2025
Sri Lanka (2 Tests, Away) – 2026
New Zealand (2 Tests, Away) – 2026
Australia (5 Tests, Home) -Jan-Feb 2027
The final stretch at home against Australia could prove decisive for India’s spot in the WTC 2027 Final.When and Where is the WTC 2027 Final?
The WTC 2027 Final is tentatively scheduled for June 2027likely at Lord’s, London. Official confirmation on date and venue is awaited.
Can India Reach the WTC 2027 Final?
Yes, India are very much in contention to reach the WTC 2027 Finalscheduled tentatively for June 2027 at Lord’s. With 16 more Tests left in their campaign—including home series against West Indies, South Africa, and Australia—India have a favourable schedule ahead. If they continue to win at home and perform decently in away tours to New Zealand and Sri Lankathey can improve their PCT significantly and push for a top-two finish.
- Australia lead the WTC Points Table but face tough away tours.
- India have a big opportunity at home with six Tests lined up.
- Englanddespite the Edgbaston loss, remain strong contenders with more matches scheduled than most.
Keep track of all the action, results, and standings in the WTC Points Table as the race to Lord’s heats up.
