P : Played
W : Win
L : Loss
T : Tie
NR : No Results
NRR : Net Run Rate
PTS : Points
How does the points system work?
- Each team plays six series, with each series counting for 120 points, distributed over the number of matches in a series. For example, a two-match series will mean 60 points for each Test while a three-match series will give 40 points to each Test match. A tie will be 50% of the points available, whilst a draw will be a 3:1 points ratio.
Distribution of points in ICC World Test Championship
| Matches in Series | Points for A Win | Points for A Tie | Points for A Draw | Points for A Defeat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
60
|
30
|
20
|
0
|
|
3
|
40
|
20
|
13
|
0
|
|
4
|
30
|
15
|
10
|
0
|
|
5
|
24
|
12
|
8
|
0
|