India WTC Final Race: Australia bounced back from their shocking defeat in the opening Test to level the two-match series against Bangladesh with a dominant innings-and-51-run victory. The result has also affected the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings, with Australia strengthening their position at the top while Bangladesh's defeat has created an opportunity for India to move up the table. Bangladesh were dismissed for just 64 in their first innings and could manage only 95 in their second attempt.

Australia, meanwhile, posted 210 in their first innings to establish a commanding lead and never allowed the visitors back into the contest.

Australia Strengthen WTC Position

The victory has further consolidated Australia's place at the top of the ICC WTC 2025-27 standings.

They have now won eight of their 10 matches, with two defeats, giving them 96 points and a points percentage (PCT) of 80%.

South Africa remain second with a PCT of 75%, while New Zealand occupy third place on 72.22%, having won four of their six Tests.

Bangladesh stay fourth despite the defeat. They have three wins, two losses and one draw from six matches, giving them a PCT of 55.56%.

Why Bangladesh's Defeat Helps India

The result could prove particularly valuable for India. Before the second Test against Sri Lanka, India had a PCT of 53.33%, just behind Bangladesh.

A victory over Sri Lanka would take India's PCT above Bangladesh's current 55.56%, allowing the Shubman Gill-led side to move into fourth position in the WTC standings.

That makes India's ongoing Test in Colombo even more significant.

Australia may have secured a series-levelling win, but Bangladesh's defeat has handed India a chance to climb the WTC table and strengthen their own qualification push.

Starc's 10-Wicket Masterclass Powers Australia

Mitchell Starc was the standout performer and was named Player of the Match after producing a sensational bowling display.

The left-arm quick claimed six wickets in Bangladesh's first innings, helping Australia bowl them out for their lowest total of the match.

He then returned in the second innings to pick up another four wickets, finishing with 10 wickets in the Test.

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon also made important contributions, taking three wickets apiece as Bangladesh's batting collapsed for the second time.

The result completed a remarkable turnaround for Australia after Bangladesh had secured a historic win in the opening Test.