Updated WTC Points Table: Pakistan drops to 8th after Bangladesh series shocker, India takes top spot
Bangladesh made history by defeating Pakistan by 6 wickets in the second Test of the two-match series, securing a remarkable 2-0 series whitewash. This victory has dramatically reshaped the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, further diminishing Pakistan's chances of reaching the final at Lord's in June 2025.
With this series loss, Pakistan has plummeted to 8th place in the WTC standings, just above the last-placed West Indies. Pakistan's disappointing performance in the current WTC cycle has seen them win only two of their seven Test matches, leaving them with 16 points—the fewest among all nine teams—and a PCT of just 19.05.
Bangladesh's triumph has propelled them to 4th place in the WTC table. With three wins and three losses, they have accumulated 33 points and a PCT of 45.83. Prior to this series, Bangladesh was in 6th place but has climbed two spots due to their impressive performance against Pakistan.
India remains at the top of the WTC table with 74 points and a PCT of 68.52, followed by Australia with 90 points and a PCT of 62.50. The top two teams at the end of the WTC 2023-25 cycle in February will qualify for the final at Lord's, scheduled for June 15.
Bangladesh's historic whitewash and Pakistan's struggles continue
Bangladesh's 2-0 series victory over Pakistan marks the first time an Asian nation has whitewashed Pakistan in a Test series in Pakistan. Pakistan's poor run in home Test matches continues, with their last home win dating back to February 8, 2021, against South Africa—a
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