The stage is set for the India vs West Indies two-Test series, beginning October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, followed by the second Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi from October 10-14. Both sides will be looking to improve their standings in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
India’s Current Position
India, led by Shubman Gill, currently sit in third place on the WTC table with a PCT% of 46.67. A clean sweep against the West Indies (2-0) would boost their percentage to 61.90, strengthening their position in the top three.
Possible outcomes for India after the series:
- Win 2-0: PCT% rises to 61.90
- Win 1-0: PCT% improves to 52.38
- Draw 2-0: PCT% drops slightly to 42.85
- Lose both: PCT% falls to 33.33
- Lose 1, Draw 1: PCT% becomes 38.09
West Indies’ Position
The West Indies are struggling at the bottom, placed sixth with 0 PCT% after three losses. However, a series win over India could dramatically change their fortunes.
Possible outcomes for West Indies after the series:
- Win 2-0: PCT% jumps to 40.00 (4th place, above India)
- Win 1-0: PCT% climbs to 26.67
- Draw 1-1: PCT% becomes 20.00
- Draw 0-0: PCT% improves slightly to 13.33
- Lose 2-0: Remain at 0%
Current WTC 2025-27 Points Table
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Defeats | Draw | Points | Penalty | PCT% |
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 100.00 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 66.67 |
| 3 | India | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 46.67 |
| 4 | England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 43.33 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 16.67 |
| 6 | West Indies | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
The Bigger Picture
Australia, the reigning WTC champions, sit comfortably at the top with 100 PCT% after three straight wins. Sri Lanka are second with 66.67. Regardless of the India-West Indies series result, neither side can overtake the top two positions for now.
For India, this series is crucial to maintain momentum in their pursuit of a third WTC final. For the West Indies, it’s an opportunity to finally break their 23-year Test drought against India and climb off the bottom of the table.
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