England's Ashes defeat shakes WTC table; India 5th, Australia 1st

• Australia secured the Ashes 2025-26 for the second consecutive time, leading the series 2-0 after an 8-wicket victory in the 'Pink Ball' Test against England in Brisbane.
• England's defeat caused a significant shift in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table, dropping them from sixth to seventh place with a 30.95% winning percentage.
• New Zealand benefited from England's loss, moving up one spot to sixth place in the WTC standings with a 33.33% winning percentage.
• India holds the fifth position in the WTC points table with 48.11 points, having won 4, lost 4, and drawn 1 of their 9 matches this season.
• Australia leads the WTC points table with a 60% winning percentage, followed by South Africa (2nd), Sri Lanka (3rd), and Pakistan (4th).

Why It Matters: England's Ashes defeat alters WTC points, affecting India's standing.