The 2025-27 cycle of the WTC started in June 2025 and Australia, on the back of series wins over West Indies and England, lead the table currently. New Zealand are second following their 2-1 win over the West Indies, whereas South Africa jumped to third following a historic series win over India. Sri Lanka drew their only series in the cycle 1-1 with Bangladesh and are fourth, whereas Pakistan complete the top five after a home series draw with the Proteas. India and England are sixth and seventh, respectively, having played nine and ten games, respectively, in the cycle already. Bangladesh are eighth, while the West Indies are ninth. Also read: Updated World Test Championship standings after Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory Bangladesh vs Pakistan (Bangladesh) – 2 May 2026 Bangladesh welcome Pakistan for a two-Test series, which would be the first WTC action of the year since the 2025/26 Ashes. The first match is scheduled to start on May 8 in Mirpur, while the second game will be played in Sylhet, starting May 16. England vs New Zealand (England) – 3 June 2026 New Zealand will then visit England for a three-Test series, starting June 4. The first Test will be played at Lo