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News18
17-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
England Drop To 3rd In WTC 2025-27 Points Table After 2-Point Penalty, India On...
Last Updated: England have been docked two ICC World Test Championship points for their slow over rate in their recently-completed match against India at Lord's. England defeated India by 22 runs in the third Test of the five-match series played at Lord's from July 10 to 14 to jump from third to No. 2 position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table, but the Poms dropped one place once again on Wednesday (July 16) after they were docked two ICC WTC points for their slow over rate in their match at Lord's. This came under Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, by which a side is penalised one point for each over short, and after time allowances were taken into consideration. After the deduction, England's tally in the World Test Championship standings dropped from 24 to 22 out of 36 points, consequently reducing their point percentage from 66.67% to 61.11%. Updated WTC 2025-27 points table after England were docked two points for slow over rate POSITION TEAM MATCHES WON LOST DRAW PENALTY POINTS PCT% 1. Australia 3 3 – – – 36 100 2. Sri Lanka 2 1 – 1 – 16 66.67 3. England 3 2 1 – 2 22 61.11 4. India 3 1 2 – – 12 33.33 5. Bangladesh 2 – 1 1 – 4 16.67 6. West Indies 3 – 3 – – 0 0 7. New Zealand – – – – – – – 8. Pakistan – – – – – – – As a result, England has slipped from second to third position in the table, with Sri Lanka now overtaking them to claim the second spot. The Islanders have 16 points out of 24 points on offer, and their point percentage is 66.67%. India continue to remain fourth in the WTC 2025-27 points table. The two-time WTC losing finalists have 12 points out of the available 36, and their point percentage is 33.33%. In the WTC 2025-27 points table, India is followed by Bangladesh (4 points and 16.67 PCT%) and the West Indies (0 points and 0 PCT%). Three teams—New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa—are yet to open their campaign in the WTC 2025-27 points table. In the WTC, each team is awarded 12 points for a win, four for a draw, and 0 for a defeat. India, which topped the WTC points table in 2019-21, finished second in 2021-23 and third in 2023-25. It will face England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23 to 27, and if Shubman Gill's men manage to get the better of the Ben Stokes-led side for the first time in a red-ball match at Old Trafford, then India will rise to third position in the points table. If India manage to win the remaining two Tests of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, then even the Shubman Gill-led side will only finish as high as third, but their point percentage will increase to 60 from 33.33. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 16:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Michael Vaughan left fuming as England docked points for Lord's Test slow over rate
Michael Vaughan was left fuming at the decision to dock England World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow rate during the Lord's Test. England were given a deduction of two ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points and a 10 percent fine on players' match penalty came under Article 16.11.2 of the ICC WTC playing conditions, which mandates a one-point deduction for each over a team falls short of the required rate, after accounting for permitted time allowances. England's points went from 24 to 22 out of a possible 36, reducing their points percentage from 66.67% to 61.11%. This has affected England's position in the WTC standings, as they slipped from second to third place as Sri Lanka moved ahead of them. advertisementEngland captain Ben Stokes accepted the penalty without contest, which meant that a formal hearing was eliminated. The sanction was then confirmed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. Despite the slow over-rate in the Lord's Test, India escaped any sanction. This got Vaughan angry as he took to X to went his frustration. The former England captain said that both teams had poor over-rates in the match and it is surprising that only team has been reprimanded for the offence. "Let's be honest both teams over rates at Lords were very very poor .. How only 1 team has been reprimanded is beyond me," tweeted Vaughan on X. The slow over-rate issue in Lord's TestThe Lord's Test was a match that was marred by stoppages during the game, mainly due to ball changes and injuries. The first day saw just 83 overs being bowled and the second had 75 as fans and pundits were left fuming with rain or other weather conditions not playing a part. While things changed in the final three, it wasn't enough to save England from the sanction. These deductions have affected in the past WTC cycles as they're yet to make it to the final. India and England will lock horns on July 23 in the Manchester Test. - EndsTune InMust Watch
India Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
England docked two WTC points for slow overrate in thrilling Lord's Test against India
England have been docked two ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points for maintaining a slow over rate during their recently concluded third Test match against India at Lord' sanction was imposed under Article 16.11.2 of the ICC WTC playing conditions, which states that teams are penalised one point for each over short, after considering all time allowances. Following this deduction, England's points tally dropped from 24 to 22 out of a possible 36, resulting in their points percentage falling from 66.67% to 61.11%.advertisementThis points deduction has significant implications for the WTC standings. England have now slipped from second to third place, with Sri Lanka overtaking them to claim the second spot on the table. In addition to the points penalty, England were also fined 10% of their match fee for the offence. According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, players are fined 5% of their match fee for each over short. England captain Ben Stokes accepted the proposed sanction without contest, thereby waiving the need for a formal hearing. The decision was ratified by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match charges were brought forward by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, along with third umpire Ahsan Raza and fourth umpire Graham match itself was a classic, with both teams locked in a gripping contest that stretched deep into the final session on Day 5. After posting identical first-innings scores, England built a 192-run lead, setting India a challenging fourth-innings chase began poorly with an early collapse, but a defiant lower-order counterattack led by Ravindra Jadeja reignited hopes of an upset. Ultimately, England held their nerve to clinch a dramatic 22-run victory, keeping the five-match series alive.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ICC WTC Final 2025 sees 75% ad volume drop despite record viewership: TAM adex
Despite setting new benchmarks in viewership, the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia saw a sharp decline in advertising volumes, according to the latest data released by TAM AdEx. As per the report, ad volumes for the third edition of the ICC Test Championship Final plummeted by 74.77 percent compared to the 2023 showdown between India and Australia. The drop was nearly 73 percent when compared to the inaugural final held in 2021 between India and New Zealand. The difference is clear when you compare it to the 2023 final, where ad volumes jumped 7% over 2021. The Indian team being in those earlier finals really drove advertiser interest. But that won't happen in 2025 since India isn't playing in the big game. As per the report, the number of advertising categories, advertisers, and brands shrank over 70 percent in the 2025 final compared to the 2023 edition. The categories saw 70 percent decline in 2025 as compared to 2023 whereas the number of advertisers declined by 71 percent and brands declined by 80 percent. This sharp drop highlights the considerable sway the Indian team holds over commercial interest in major cricketing events. According to Anil Solanki, senior director, media lead, Dentsu X, Test cricket, while rich in legacy, continues to face challenges in attracting advertisers compared to the high-octane T20 formats. 'This year's drop in ad volumes can be attributed to a few key factors—India not being in the final match significantly impacted viewership sentiment, and brands are increasingly favoring moment-driven formats with sharper ROI.' He further added, 'Long-format cricket demands sustained attention, which is harder to justify in today's fragmented, attention-short consumer landscape.' Another senior media planner on the condition of anonymity shared a similar opinion that the absence of India in the ICC WTC 2025 final has impacted advertiser interest, with ad volumes seeing a notable decline. 'India's participation typically guarantees higher viewership, particularly from a cricket-obsessed market that drives premium ad rates,' he added. While Maruti Suzuki India led the advertising charts in ICC TC'23, Star India (JioHotstar) emerged as the top advertiser in 2025. Interestingly, the top five advertisers in ICC TC'25 accounted for more than 65 percent of the total ad volumes, a significant concentration compared to the 28 percent contribution by top advertisers in 2023. Glaxo Smithkline, Billion Brains Garage Ventures, Apple Computer India and Apetch were among the top five advertisers in 2025. The top five advertising categories collectively made up nearly 40 percent of total volumes in both editions. Perfumes/Deodorants and Ecom-Media/Entertainment/Social Media were consistent performers, featuring among the top five categories in both 2023 and 2025. However, while the 2023 final saw strong representation from the Auto sector, the 2025 edition saw a shift toward Services sector categories. We have reached out to JioStar for their comments and the story will be updated once we hear back from them. According to the ICC official release, the WTC Final 2025 shattered viewership records . The match became Star Sports Network's highest-rated and most-watched non-India Test match, garnering 2.94 billion viewing minutes and reaching 47 million viewers on television in India alone. Digital engagement also soared, with 225 million digital views, rivaling numbers from the 2023 final that featured India. The game at Lord's Cricket Ground attracted a total in-stadium attendance of 109,227 over four days from June 11 to 14, where South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets in a thrilling contest.
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Business Standard
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
AUS thrash WI to go level with ENG in WTC 2025-27 points table; IND on 5th
The 2025–27 cycle of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) is up and running in full steam, with the first four matches of the cycle all done and dusted. The 2023 WTC champions and 2025 runner-ups, Australia, in the early morning of Saturday, registered a huge comeback win over the West Indies in Barbados by 159 runs to go level with England at the top of the latest WTC points table. The two Ashes rivals are now tied with a 100 percent points percentage each at the top of the table with 12 points apiece after their first match. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, who defeated Bangladesh in the second Test to win the two-match series 1–0, are in third spot with a 66.67 points percentage. Bangladesh, with one loss and one draw, are in fourth spot with a 16.67 points percentage, while 2021 and 2023 runner-ups India are fifth after losing to England in their only Test of the cycle so far at Headingley, Leeds. New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa are yet to start their journey in the ICC WTC 2025–27 cycle. The next match of this cycle will be played between India and England, starting Wednesday, 2 July, in Edgbaston. ICC WTC 2025–27 points table Position Team Played Won Lost Draw Points PCT 1 Australia 1 1 0 0 12 100 2 England 1 1 0 0 12 100 3 Sri Lanka 2 1 0 1 16 66.67 4 Bangladesh 2 0 1 1 4 16.67 5 India 1 0 1 0 0 0 6 West Indies 1 0 1 0 0 0 7 New Zealand 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Pakistan 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 South Africa 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hazlewood shines in Australia's dramatic win over West Indies Australia secured a dominant 159-run victory over West Indies inside three days in the first Test at Kensington Oval. After starting the day at 92/4, Australia piled on 310 in their second innings, thanks to gritty half-centuries from Travis Head (61), Beau Webster (63), and Alex Carey (65), setting a daunting target of 301. The West Indies' chase unravelled quickly, crumbling to 86/8 before being bowled out for 141 in just 33.4 overs. Josh Hazlewood led the bowling attack with a superb 5/43, while Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins also chipped in. Despite a late counterattack from Justin Greaves (38*) and Shamar Joseph (44), their 55-run stand only delayed the inevitable. Shamar Joseph also impressed with the ball, claiming 5/87 and finishing with a match haul of nine wickets. Australia's bowlers capitalised on a tough pitch and West Indies' fragile batting to take a 1–0 lead in the series.
