South African hosted Australia for a three-match Test series, which began on October 9. However, they suffered a 214-run defeat in the first game in Durban. The Proteas then made a remarkable comeback, winning back-to-back Test matches. They won the second Test by an innings and 31 runs and the series decider by 176 runs.

The third Test in Cape Town will be remembered for ages, as South Africa completely dismantled the visitors in the final innings. Simon Harmer was named Player of the Match for his brilliant performance, taking 10 wickets in the match, while Marco Jansen won the Player of the Series award for his outstanding all-round performances in the last two Test matches.

With this series victory, South Africa have moved up in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 points table. To qualify for the WTC 2025–27 final, teams need to finish in the top two positions in the points table.

On that note, let’s take a look at the updated points table, along with the leading run-scorers and wicket-takers of the ICC WTC 2025–27.

ICC WTC 2025-27 Points Table after SA vs AUS 3rd Test

New Zealand are the new table-toppers with an impressive PCT of 72.22%. They have played six matches in this cycle, winning four and losing just one. They will next host India in a two-match Test series.

Defending champions South Africa have moved up the points table and are now in second position with a PCT of 71.43%. They have won five matches and lost only two Test matches so far. Once again, they have a good chance of qualifying for the WTC final.

Australia, however, have slipped to third position after losing the Test series. They have played 13 matches in this cycle and have won nine so far, with a PCT of 69.23%. They will need to maintain their PCT and look to climb up the table to secure qualification.

At fourth position are India, with a PCT of 51.52%. They have won only five matches out of the 11 played so far. Although the task is challenging, they are not out of contention for a place in the top two. However, they will need to deliver their best performances in the upcoming matches to qualify.

Behind them, at fifth position, are Bangladesh with a PCT of 47.62%, while England occupy sixth position with a PCT of 38.54%.

ICC WTC 2025-27: Most Runs

England’s Test captain Joe Root continues to lead the list of batters with the most runs in this World Test Championship cycle with 1272 runs. His teammate, Harry Brook, is just behind him with 1,271 runs.

Australian batter Travis Head moves up to third position with 1,124 runs, while Indian skipper Shubman Gill occupies fourth place with 1,024 runs. England opener Ben Duckett also makes it into the list of leading run-scorers.

• Joe Root (England) – 1,272 runs
• Harry Brook (England) – 1,271 runs
• Travis Head (Australia) – 1124 runs
• Shubman Gill (India) – 1,024 runs
• Ben Duckett (England) – 954 runs

ICC WTC 2025-27: Most Wickets

Mitchell Starc delivered his best performance in the recently concluded South Africa series and has moved to the top of the leading wicket-takers list with 73 wickets. Behind him is Josh Tongue, with 64 wickets.

• Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 73 wickets
• Josh Tongue (England) – 64 wickets
• Simon Harmer (South Africa) – 44 wickets
• Mohammed Siraj (India) – 43 wickets
• Jofra Archer (England) – 41 wickets

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