
As of now, only nine full-member nations are involved in the tournament, while Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Ireland are not part of the elite cycle.

India will next host South Africa in a two-match Test series, starting November 14.

This SportsTiger article will provide detail information about how the points are calculated in WTC points table

Below are the number of teams who play in the WTC along with the brief history of the tournament

Meanwhile, India continues to reel at fourth place with one win and two losses in three Test matches so far.

England have slipped to the third place after being docked two points in the WTC standings.

Australia sit at the top of the standings after registering a clean sweep in the three-match Test series against West Indies.

England, who have had a similar result so far in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, sit at third place.

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It is to be noted the inaugural WTC Final in 2021 was played at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton. The second edition moved to The Oval and the tournament finally returned to Lord’s for the third edition.