AUS vs BAN 2nd Test: WTC Points Table Updated (Source: AFP)Australia have made a strong comeback against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, defeating them by an innings and 51 runs after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the series opener in Darwin.Pat Cummins-led team produced a stunning bowling performance on Saturday, August 22, dismissing Bangladesh for just 64 runs after winning the toss and opting to bowl first.Mitchell Starc led the attack with a brilliant spell of 6/12 in 10 overs, while Pat Cummins picked up 3/25. Bangladesh were bowled out in only 34 overs as Australia's fast bowlers dominated from the beginning.The result has also made a major difference to the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, with Australia moving further ahead at the top of the table.Updated WTC Table After AUS vs BAN 2nd TestWith Australia winning the second Test vs Bangladesh, their WTC record has improved to 8 wins in 10 matches. The team's points also increased from 84 to 96, while the PCT increased from 77.78% to 80.00%.Since a Test defeat does not add WTC points, Bangladesh remain on 40 points, while their PCT falls from 66.67% to 55.56%.Also Read: Why Dale Steyn Is A Better Test Bowler Than Mitchell Starc Despite Having Less WicketsHere's How The WTC Table Looks After AUS vs BAN 2nd Test 2026:RankSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTeamSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatchesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWinSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableLossSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDrawSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete 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Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam produced a career-best performance of 7/48 as Australia were dismissed for 210. Despite the collapse, Cameron Green played an important innings and made 67 runs off 105 balls to give Australia a first-innings lead of 146 runs.Bangladesh then struggled again in their second innings, with Najmul Hossain Shanto just managing 31 runs off 46 balls. Mushfiqur Rahim also made a valuable contribution, scoring 29 runs off 80 balls.Starc continued his outstanding performance in the second innings, adding four more wickets to his tally.How Can Australia And Bangladesh Qualify For WTC 2025-27 Final?Australia is in a strong position to reach the WTC 2025–27 final. The team is currently at the top of the table with an 80% points percentage after 10 Tests.Australia have 14 Tests left, including a five-match series in India. Their upcoming away matches against South Africa and home series against New Zealand could help them maintain a top-two position before the tough India tour.Around six wins and one draw should be enough to put them in a very good position for the final.It is important to mention that Bangladesh face a much harder challenge. They still have an away series against South Africa, while West Indies and England will visit Bangladesh.To remain in the race, The Tigers may need to win almost all of their remaining matches.Also Read: Oldest Players To Make Test Debut For India ft. Saransh Jain
