Australia’s win percentage in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle increased to 80.00% as a result of the victory, solidifying their top spot in the rankings. After the Mackay defeat, Bangladesh’s victory percentage, which had momentarily maintained a high percentage after the Darwin outcome, dropped to 55.56%.
The second Test at Mackay ended in two days at the tea break on August 23, 2026, with Australia defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs. After Bangladesh had won the first Test in Darwin by nine wickets, the outcome tied the two-match series at one.
Bangladesh was bowled out for just 64 in their first innings, with Mitchell Starc being the most impressive player with the ball, collecting 6 for 12. Cameron Green scored an undefeated 51 as Australia responded with 210. The best bowler from Bangladesh was Shoriful Islam, who claimed 6 for 35 in Australia’s opening innings. Australia won the entire innings when Bangladesh was dismissed for 95 in their second innings.
After the Mackay Test, how does the WTC 2025–2027 points table appear?
As of August 23, 2026, Australia had 96 points and an 80.00% victory percentage in the WTC 2025–27 rankings. With 36 points and a 75.00% victory percentage, South Africa is in second place. With 52 points and a 72.22% win percentage, New Zealand is in third place.
After losing to Mackay, Bangladesh now stands fourth with 40 points and a 55.56% victory percentage. With 64 points and a win percentage of 53.33%, India is in fifth place. This number increased following their most recent victory over Sri Lanka in Galle. As the WTC 2025–27 campaign progresses, both Australia and South Africa, who now occupy the top two spots in the cycle, will be in a strong position.
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | T | D | NR | Pts | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 80.00 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 72.22 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 55.56 |
| 5 | India | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 53.33 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 33.33 |
| 7 | England | 14 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 29.76 |
| 8 | West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 20.83 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 19.05 |
In the WTC 2025–2027 cycle, what comes next for Australia?
Starting on October 19, 2026, Australia, led by Pat Cummins, will play South Africa in a three-match Test series. The series is a direct match between the top two teams in the cycle, as South Africa is presently ranked second in the WTC 2025–27 standings.
Australia was defeated 1-3 in their most recent Test tour of South Africa, which took place in 2018. With both teams in excellent positions going into what seems to be a crucial match in the championship cycle, the forthcoming series will therefore carry a great deal of weight for both the bilateral match and the WTC 2025–27 standings.
