New Zealand tops World Test Championship standings ahead of India series
New Zealand now leads the World Test Championship standings after South Africa's upset win over Australia shook up the race for June's final.
South Africa's victory over Australia has scrambled the World Test Championship race. If South Africa win four of seven remaining Tests, they'll likely qualify on 64.28 per cent.
New Zealand moved to the top of the standings but faces a tougher path: they need at least six wins from ten remaining matches to hit 64.6 per cent and secure a spot. Australia now needs at least five wins from nine remaining Tests, which would require victories over New Zealand and several wins in India, where they have won just two of their past 18 Tests.
India must win at least five of their seven remaining Tests to get back into contention.
- 10 matches
- New Zealand remaining Tests
- At least 6
- Wins needed by New Zealand
- 64.6 per cent
- Target points percentage
- June 2026
- WTC final date
Why it mattersThe final shapes how teams prepare for their next Test cycle and who wins cricket's championship crown.
AustraliaAustralia's qualification hopes have narrowed significantly after losing to South Africa, making their upcoming series against New Zealand and India critical to their WTC final chances.
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