Australia defeated South Africa to go 1-0 up in the series. Here's what the World Test Championship points table looks like after that result.
Australia hammer South Africa in Durban
Australia's first Test tour to South Africa since the Sandpaper gate got off to a great start as they defeated the hosts by 214 runs on the final day at Kingsmead, Durban. Matt Renshaw was the star of the show for the visitors, rescuing them in the first innings with a marathon knock of 190.
Australia were in a major hole at 124-6 before Renshaw powered them to 390. He also made 82 in the second innings to help set a target of 421. Josh Hazlewood stepped up in the second innings with a six-wicket haul to help his side come out on top, with Aiden Markram's gritty knock of 75 going in vain.
Updated WTC 2025-27 points table after Australia beat South Africa to take 1-0 lead
Australia's massive victory in Durban meant they strengthened their top spot in the World Test Championship standings, while the Proteas slipped to third place.
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Deducted | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 81.82 | |
| 2 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 72.22 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 60.00 | |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 55.56 |
| 5 | India | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 51.52 |
| 6 | England | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 74 | 38.54 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 33.33 |
| 8 | West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 20.83 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 4.63 |
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