Updated WTC Standings after Australia beat West Indies by 159 runs
The 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) has finally kicked off with a bang, as Australia thrashed West Indies by 159 runs in the first match of the series. The win has propelled Australia to the top of the table, while West Indies remain at the bottom, yet to open their account.
In the match, Australia got off to a fantastic start with the bat, courtesy of Travis Head’s 121 and Beau Webster’s 93. The duo added 143 runs for the third wicket, setting the tone for the Australian innings. The visitors then rode on the back of Alex Carey’s unbeaten 74 to post a total of 450.
In response, West Indies struggled to cope with the Australian bowling attack, led by Josh Hazlewood, who picked up five wickets. The visitors were bowled out for 291, leaving Australia with a comfortable target of 232.
Chasing the target, Australia lost early wickets, but a 71-run partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith ensured that the game was never in doubt. The hosts eventually wrapped up the West Indies innings with 72 runs to spare, taking the game by 159 runs.
The win has given Australia a perfect start to their WTC campaign, and they now sit atop the table, level on points with England. The Australians have made a statement with their dominant performance, and it will be interesting to see how they fare in the upcoming matches.
For West Indies, this loss will be a huge setback. The team was expected to put up a better show, especially after their impressive performance in the ODI series. However, their batting collapse and lack of depth in the squad were exposed once again. The team will need to regroup and come up with a better strategy to challenge the top teams in the WTC.
WTC Standings after the match:
| Team | Pld | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The WTC standings are still in its infancy, but the competition is already heating up. Australia’s win over West Indies has set the tone for the series, and it will be interesting to see how the other teams fare in their respective matches.
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