WTC 2025-27: Updated points table after South Africa's defeat to Australia in first Test in Durban

Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs on Tuesday, October 13, in the opening Test of their three-match series at Kingsmead, Durban. The world No. 1 Test side set the hosts a fourth-innings target of 421 runs, but South Africa were bowled out for 206, handing Australia a commanding 1-0 series lead. The victory has consolidated Australia's position at the summit of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings. Pat Cummins' side now hold 81.82 PCT%, having claimed nine wins from 11 matches in the current cycle.