WTC Points Table 2025: India's Dominant Win Over West Indies Boosts Final Hopes
The opening Test of the home season for India has sent a clear message to their competitors in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
India’s comprehensive innings victory over the West Indies in Ahmedabad was more than just a win; it was a crucial haul of 12 points that significantly boosted their standing in the highly competitive WTC points table.
Here's a breakdown of the win, the updated standings, and what this result means for India's path to the WTC Final in 2027.
The India vs. West Indies Demolition
The first Test was a clinical display of home-turf dominance by the Indian team, now led by Shubman Gill on home soil. A stellar batting performance, featuring centuries from KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and the Man of the Match, Ravindra Jadeja, built a massive lead.
The real story, however, was the relentless bowling attack. The pace of Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, combined with the lethal spin of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, proved too much for the West Indies batting lineup. By securing a victory by an innings and 140 runs inside three days, India grabbed the maximum points on offer.
Man of the Match Highlight: All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was simply indispensable, first with the bat, scoring a crucial century (104*), and then with the ball, tearing through the West Indies middle order. His dual contribution is exactly what India needs for a successful WTC campaign.
The Updated WTC Points Table: India Jumps
The World Test Championship rankings are determined by Points Percentage (PCT), which is calculated by dividing the total points won by the total points that could have been won.
The 12 points from the win have significantly improved India's PCT, allowing them to consolidate their position in the top half of the table.
Table updated after the India vs. West Indies 1st Test on October 4, 2025.
Why this Win is CRUCIAL for India
The jump to 55.56 PCT is vital for the two-time finalists. In a WTC cycle, home series are considered "must-win" for all teams. Dropping points at home puts immense pressure on a team to secure difficult victories on challenging away tours.
By crushing the West Indies in the first Test, India has:
- Banked Maximum Points: Secured 12 out of 12 points, moving their overall percentage above the 50% mark.
- Increased Buffer: Built a small, but important, buffer against rivals like England, who sit just below them.
- Put Pressure on the Top 2: Any slip-up by Australia or Sri Lanka in their upcoming series will allow India to close the gap rapidly.
The Road Ahead: 24 Points on the Line
For the West Indies, this loss marks a disappointing start to their campaign, leaving them anchored at the bottom with a 0.00 PCT. Their immediate focus must be to salvage a draw or, miraculously, a win in the upcoming second Test.
For India, the task is clear: they must aim for a 2-0 clean sweep in the two-match series to maximize their haul to 24 points. Dropping points in the final Test, starting on October 10th in Delhi, would be a major missed opportunity.
The margin of victory and the flawless team performance demonstrate India's hunger to finally lift the Test Championship mace. The pressure is now squarely on the other top contenders to perform in their own upcoming matches!