Islamabad, Mar 20, 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to review its current points system during an upcoming board meeting in April.
The new proposal, which may be implemented in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, is aimed at giving greater emphasis to victories over higher-ranked teams.
This system could see matches with significant margins rewarded with additional bonus points.
The existing points structure allocates 12 points for a win, regardless of the margin, with six points for a tie and four points for a draw.
However, the proposed revision, as reported by Telegraph, may introduce extra points for teams that achieve an innings victory or win by a substantial margin, such as 100 runs or more.
The change could enhance the competitiveness of the championship by providing an incentive to dominate matches, especially against top-ranked sides.
The new bonus points system could add a layer of strategy to the upcoming World Test Championship cycle, which is set to kick off in June with India’s five-match away Test series against England.
The proposed alteration aims to reward teams for not just winning, but for doing so in a commanding manner.
If approved, this revision could have a significant impact on the points table, influencing how teams approach their matches during the 2025-27 cycle.
The ICC’s focus on this potential change comes as the global governing body seeks to make the WTC more competitive, ensuring that teams are incentivized to go for decisive victories rather than settling for narrow wins.
