WTC standings Bangladesh Pakistan reshuffle sees Tigers jump to fifth place while Green Shirts sink to eighth after Sylhet series defeat
The World Test Championship table looks very different after Sylhet. Bangladesh climbed above India into fifth place after completing a 2-0 whitewash over Pakistan. The WTC standings Bangladesh Pakistan shake-up moves the Tigers to 28 points from four matches. Their points percentage now stands at 58.33. Moreover, India drops to sixth place. The Men in Blue sit on 52 points from nine Tests with a points percentage of 48.15.
Pakistan’s situation is genuinely alarming. The Green Shirts slip to eighth place. They have managed just one win in four matches this cycle. Furthermore, they hold only four points and a points percentage of 8.33. Therefore, Pakistan’s WTC campaign is in serious danger of collapsing before it gains any real momentum.
Bangladesh sealed the series on the final morning. Their bowlers removed Pakistan’s last three wickets to complete a 78-run win. Pakistan chased 437 but fell for 358. Mohammad Rizwan fought hard with 94 off 166 balls. Sajid Khan added 28 off 36. However, the lower order could not see it through. Taijul Islam was outstanding, finishing with 6/120 in 34.2 overs. Additionally, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz shared the remaining wickets.
ICC World Test Championship Points Table
| Rank | Team | Played | Win | Loss | Drawn | Points | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 87.50 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 77.78 |
| 3 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 58.33 |
| 6 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 7 | England | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 38 | 31.67 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8.33 |
| 9 | West Indies | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4.17 |
At the top, Australia remain firmly in first. They hold 84 points and a points percentage of 87.50 after winning seven of eight matches. New Zealand sit second on 77.78 percent. South Africa hold third with 75.00 percent. Sri Lanka occupy fourth with 66.67 percent.
Pakistan must find answers quickly. More matches are coming. Finally, without a dramatic turnaround, this WTC cycle could pass them by entirely.
