India pulled off one of the most dramatic finishes in modern Test cricket, defeating England by just six runs in the fifth and final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The nail-biting victory helped India level the series 2-2 and significantly impacted the World Test Championship (WTC) points table.
A Historic Finish at The Oval
On Day 5, with England chasing a target of 374, the hosts looked poised for victory as Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) shared a crucial century partnership. But India’s Mohammed Siraj (5-104) had other plans. His relentless pace and accuracy turned the tide, eventually dismissing Gus Atkinson to seal a memorable win.
The triumph awarded India 12 crucial WTC points, propelling them into the top three on the leaderboard. England, on the other hand, not only lost the match but also suffered a drop in the standings, worsened by points deducted due to a slow over rate, as penalized by the ICC.
Latest World Test Championship Points Table (2025–27)
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Deductions | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 100.00% |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67% |
| 3 | India | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 46.67% |
| 4 | England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 43.33% |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67% |
| 6 | West Indies | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 7 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 8 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
What’s Next for India and England?
India will resume their WTC journey in October with a two-match Test series against the West Indies. Meanwhile, England face a stiffer challenge as they prepare for The Ashes against Australia, beginning November.
The 2025–27 World Test Championship is already delivering high-stakes drama, and if the opening encounters are anything to go by, cricket fans are in for a memorable campaign.
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