Sun Jul 06 17:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Australia Crush West Indies, Dominate WTC Standings
**St. Georges, Grenada -** Australia secured a commanding 133-run victory over the West Indies on Sunday at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada, clinching the three-match series 2-0. The dominant performance solidifies Australia’s position at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings.
Set a target of 277, the West Indies batting lineup crumbled under pressure, managing only 143 runs in 34.3 overs. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon spearheaded the Australian bowling attack, each claiming three crucial wickets to seal the win in just four days.
This victory marks Australia’s second consecutive win against the West Indies on their first overseas tour of the new WTC cycle. They now boast 24 points and a perfect 100 PCT%. The West Indies remain at the bottom of the table.
The win adds further dominance to the team, and their efforts will be highly anticipated.
**WTC Standings Take Shape:**
Following Australia’s win, the WTC points table is beginning to take shape. Sri Lanka sits in second place after their series win against Bangladesh, with 16 points and a 66.67 PCT%. India follows closely in third after defeating England, with 12 points and a 50 PCT%. England also holds 12 points but sits in fourth place due to their net run rate. Bangladesh rounds out the top five.
New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa are yet to commence their campaigns in the 2025-27 WTC cycle. South Africa, the 2025 WTC champions, will kick off their campaign against India in a two-match Test series in November 2025, with matches scheduled in Kolkata and Guwahati. New Zealand, the 2021 WTC winners, will face the West Indies in a three-match Test series in December 2025.
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