Australia's Unstoppable Form
In a thrilling encounter at The Gabba, Australia recorded their fifth consecutive victory in the ongoing 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC). With this win, they now hold a 2-0 advantage in the 2025-26 Ashes series against England. The match concluded with Australia triumphing by eight wickets on the fourth day, further solidifying their position at the top of the points table.
Australia began the contest from a strong position, capitalizing on a significant first innings lead. England, struggling at 134-6 in their second innings, faced a formidable challenge. Despite a commendable effort from skipper Ben Stokes and all-rounder Will Jacks, who resisted through the first session of the penultimate day, they could not withstand the relentless Australian bowling attack.
Gutsy Performance by the England Players
Michael Neser shone during the match, claiming five wickets as England's lower order faltered, leaving them with a narrow lead of just 65 runs. Australia chased down the target with relative ease, asserting a commanding lead in the five-match series.
WTC Points Table After Latest Update
After this victory, Australia remains firmly perched at the top of the WTC points table, boasting a perfect points percentage (PCT) of 100. This impressive performance keeps them ahead of second-placed South Africa. Below is the WTC points table status:
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | PCT |
|---|
| Australia | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.00 |
| South Africa | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60.00 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40.00 |
| England | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20.00 |
England's Ongoing Struggles
For England, this defeat in Brisbane marks their second consecutive loss, leaving them with a PCT of 30.95, ranking them seventh in the WTC standings, right below New Zealand. This loss has significantly impacted their chances after they started their cycle with a drawn series against India. They will need to win all remaining matches in the Ashes series to stand any chance of reclaiming the urn.
Upcoming Challenges
Looking ahead, the third Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series is set to take place at the Adelaide Oval starting December 17. Star player Pat Cummins may make a return to the squad following an injury, while England's Mark Wood faces doubts for this must-win clash.
As the series progresses, both teams brace for intense competition with high stakes, especially for England, who has not won on Australian soil since 2011. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling encounter and the latest cricket news.