The Indian cricket team suffered a narrow defeat in the Lord's Test. India was chasing a target of 193 runs but the entire team failed to reach the target. Ravindra Jadeja fought till the end and batted brilliantly, but he couldn't lead the team to victory.
World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table: Following India's loss in the Lord's Test, there has been a significant reshuffle in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. While England has strengthened its position, Team India has now slipped to fourth place. Despite Ravindra Jadeja's valiant effort, Team India lost the Lord's Test by 22 runs, weakening India's position in the points table.
How did the WTC 2025-27 points table change?
England defeated India in a closely contested match at Lord's. India was set a target of 193 runs but was bowled out for 170. Ravindra Jadeja (61 not out) fought alone but couldn't secure a win. With this loss, India has suffered its second defeat in this cycle and has now moved to the fourth position.
This Test victory was very important for the England team. Joe Root's brilliant century in the first innings and excellent performances by the bowlers against India led England to victory. England was bundled out for 192 runs in the second innings, but their bowling prevented India from reaching the target.
Latest Points Table of WTC 2025-27
Why did India's position worsen?
The Indian team, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, has played 3 matches in this World Test Championship cycle so far, of which they have lost two. India currently has only 12 points and has slipped to the fourth position in the points table. India's first loss was against Australia and now the second against England. This defeat has made India's path to the final more difficult.
With England's win, they have 24 points after winning 2 out of 3 matches and have moved to the second position. Meanwhile, Australia has won all three Tests so far and remains at the top with 36 points. The Sri Lankan team is also in a b position. They have earned 16 points from one win and one draw in their two matches and are in third place.
