2 min learnUp to date: Aug 19, 2026 01:55 PM IST
India marginally improved their place on the ICC World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings after beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs within the first Take a look at at Galle on Wednesday.
Resuming their WTC bid of their first project since a 0-2 house collection loss to South Africa in November final yr, Shubman Gill’s males gained a rain-affected Take a look at by runs in the course of the closing day’s play. Successful the toss on Saturday, Gill opted to bat first on a sluggish turner. Led by No. 3 Devdutt Padikkal’s maiden Take a look at hundred (167), India racked up 462 on the board earlier than the hosts put up 284, conceding a 178-run innings lead.
IND vs SL Galle Test Highlights
Regardless of a piece of overs misplaced to rain over the primary 4 days, India arrange a 372-run goal. Their second innings was wrapped up inside 50 overs, however India have been powered by a quickfire half-century from Rishabh Pant, who additionally broke the file because the quickest batter to succeed in 100 Take a look at sixes.
India’s WTC rating after Galle Take a look at win
The win marked India’s fifth victory in 10 Checks this cycle and a primary since beating the West Indies in Ahmedabad final yr. Their factors proportion (PCT) improved marginally from 48.14 to 53.33. Regardless of the win, India remained fifth on the standings, behind Australia (77.77), South Africa (75.00), New Zealand (72.22), and Bangladesh (66.67).
Sri Lanka remained sixth on the desk, with their PCT tumbling right down to 33.33 with their second loss in 5 matches.
India have one Take a look at remaining within the collection earlier than dealing with New Zealand in two Checks away from house. Their cycle will conclude with a five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy collection towards Australia at house subsequent yr.
ICC World Take a look at Championship (WTC) Factors Desk after IND vs SL 1st Take a look at
| Rank | Crew | P | W | L | D | NR | Deducted | Factors | PCT |
| 1 | Australia | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 77.77 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 72.22 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 66.67 |
| 5 | India | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 53.33 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 33.33 |
| 7 | England | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 38 | 24.36 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 22.22 |
| 9 | West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 20.83 |
India and Sri Lanka will lock horns within the second Take a look at from August 23 on the SSC Cricket Floor in Colombo.
