Playing on Day 2, England chased down 175 runs in the final session, meaning the Aussies were condemned to their first loss of the season. Despite the defeat, Australia remain top of the standings at the end of 2025 while England made no progress, having won the Ashes Test by four wickets.

Updated WTC standings: England halt Australia's perfect record with Boxing Day Test win, India stay sixth

While the credit for the New Zealand win went to Jacob Duffy for his superb spell with the ball, it is India who have been on the receiving end of the result as they now sit sixth, below Pakistan in the WTC standings.

Updated WTC standings: Jacob Duffy propels New Zealand to third spot, India slip to sixth spot

India will start Saturday’s contest against South Africa in Guwahati sitting fourth in the standings with a record of four wins, one draw and three defeats so far. 

IND vs SA: Here's where India will sit in WTC standings after Guwahati Test with Rishabh Pant set for captaincy debut

In seven contested matches in the 2025-27 WTC cycle, Team India has won four, lost two and drawn one thus far.

Check Team India's ranking on current WTC standings after West Indies mauling

With Travis Head fit and India set to put up their first choice Playing XI for the Boxing Day Test, the outcome of the match is set to have a huge impact on the WTC standings. So ahead of the big contest, here is all you need to know on how the WTC standings will look after the big clash at MCG.



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Updated WTC standings: England halt Australia's perfect record with Boxing Day Test win, India stay sixth

Updated WTC standings: Duffy propels NZ to third spot, India slip to sixth spot

IND vs SA: Here's where India will sit in WTC standings after Guwahati Test

Check Team India's ranking on current WTC standings after West Indies mauling

BGT 2024-25: Here's how WTC standings will look if India win, lose or draw MCG Test

BGT 2024-25: Here's how WTC standings will look if India win, lose or draw MCG Test

BGT 2024-25: Here's how WTC standings will look if India win, loss or draw Gabba Test

South Africa jump to 4th position in WTC standings with victory in first Test against Bangladesh

Explained: India’s chances of qualifying for WTC Final after losing Bengaluru Test to New Zealand

WTC Standings: Sri Lanka rise to third spot after 2-0 series win in Galle; eyes on India-Australia series

Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test

Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Bangladesh whitewash Pakistan

Ben Stokes praises 'record-breaker' Bashir as England climb on WTC standings after series win over WI

WTC Standings: India tighten grip on second spot after series win against Ben Stokes' England in Ranchi

Australia replace India at top of WTC standings after thrashing Pakistan in home Tests

WTC 2023-25: Pakistan’s embarrassing defeat to Australia in Perth hands India top spot