1. Australia
Played: Four
Wins: Four
Points Percentage: 100
Leading run-scorer this cycle: Travis Head (368 runs)
Leading wicket-taker this cycle: Mitchell Starc (25 wickets)
Series remaining: ENG* (4), NZ (4), BAN (2), SA (3), IND (5)
The 2023 World Test Championship winners made a perfect start to the cycle with a series sweep over the West Indies in the Caribbean, and continued their run with a fine eight-wicket win over England in the Ashes opener in Perth.
The Aussies have a strong record at home against England and are currently on a 16-match unbeaten run against their rivals. If they can extend this run in the remainder of the series, Australia would be in a very good position in the standings.
Following the series against England, Australia aren’t scheduled to be back in Test action until the second half of 2026. Away tours to India and South Africa are scheduled in the latter part of the cycle with New Zealand visiting in late 2026.
