WTC 2025-27: Updated points table after Sri Lanka drew the second Test against India in Colombo

The second Test between India and Sri Lanka at SSC Ground in Colombo ended in a draw on August 27, 2026. India claimed the two-match series 1-0, while both sides collected four WTC points from the stalemate.

India posted 503/9 in their first innings, with Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel scoring centuries and Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant contributing fifties. For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando was the standout bowler with 4/106, while Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha took two wickets each and Lahiru Kumara one.

Sri Lanka replied with 290 in their first innings, Sonal Dinusha making 103 and Sooriyabandara contributing 80. Prasidh Krishna took 3/52, Manav Suthar claimed 3/85 and Saransh Jain picked up 2/69, with Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja taking one wicket each.

The hosts were forced to follow on and they batted again and reached 429/9 to save the match. Dinusha finished unbeaten on 133, Sooriyabandara made 92 and Kamindu Mendis contributed 55. Suthar returned 3/121 and Jadeja 3/94, with Krishna, Siraj and Jain each taking one wicket. Dinusha was named Player of the Match for his performances across both innings, while Padikkal received the Player of the Series award.

How does the draw affect India's WTC 2025-27 standing?

India now hold 68 points from 11 matches in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, giving them a points percentage of 51.52. They remain fifth in the standings. Australia continue to lead with a PCT of 80.00, followed by South Africa at 75.00 and New Zealand at 72.22. Bangladesh occupy fourth place with 55.56 PCT, fractionally ahead of India.

England are placed seventh with 29.76 PCT, West Indies eighth with 20.83 PCT and Pakistan ninth with 19.05 PCT. India's next WTC assignment is a two-match Test series in New Zealand, which will be a significant opportunity to improve their standing in the table.

Where does Sri Lanka stand in the WTC 2025-27 table after the draw?

Sri Lanka now have 24 points from six matches in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, with a PCT of 33.33. They remain in sixth place in the standings after collecting four points from the drawn second Test.

Their next WTC fixture is a two-match Test series against Pakistan in Pakistan. A productive showing in that series will be crucial if Sri Lanka are to climb the table before the cycle concludes.

As of August 27, 2026