England secured a four-wicket victory against Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking their first win on Australian soil since 2011. This result handed Australia their first defeat of the current World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, reducing their points percentage to 85.71 but they remain at the top of the standings. The loss has allowed New Zealand and South Africa to close the gap, occupying second and third place respectively. India remains sixth, with England seventh, despite earning crucial WTC points.