England have slipped from second to third place in the ICC WTC 2025-27 rankings. The England Cricket Team secured a 22-run victory over India in the third Test of the five-match series at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. However, they were penalized for a slow over rate, with players fined 10% of their match fees.
Led by captain Ben Stokes, England were docked two points in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings after falling short by two overs in the Lord’s Test. Stokes accepted the sanction imposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.
England slips to third place in ICC WTC 2025-27 points table
Following the deduction, England’s points decreased from 24 to 22 out of 36 in the ICC WTC 2025-27 standings. Their win percentage also fell from 66.67% to 61.11%.
Consequently, the Ben Stokes-led team has dropped from second to third place in the latest WTC rankings. Sri Lanka have moved up to second with a win percentage of 66.67%.
So far in the ICC WTC 2025-27 cycle, England have played three matches, winning two and losing one. India sit fourth on the table with a 33.33% win rate, having won one and lost two of their three matches.
Australia has claimed the top spot in the ICC WTC 2025-27 points table with a flawless 100% win record, following their recent 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies, who currently sit in sixth place.
Meanwhile, England and India are preparing for the fourth Test starting July 23 at Old Trafford, Manchester. After the injury-induced exit of Shoaib Bashir, England have called up spinner Liam Dawson as his replacement.
Interestingly, India has yet to secure a Test victory against England in Manchester. In nine matches played there, England have won four, with five ending in draws. England currently lead the five-match series 2-1.