In a stunning display of cricket prowess, Pakistan has soared to the summit of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 rankings following their emphatic win in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
The Men in Green exhibited exceptional form throughout the series, ultimately claiming a 2-0 victory after a commanding 4-wicket win in the first Test.
The second Test witnessed a remarkable performance from the Pakistani side, as they secured a resounding victory by an innings and an astounding 222 runs.
The opening batter Abdullah Shafique took the limelight with a masterful double-century, while Nauman Ali displayed his bowling brilliance, dismantling the Sri Lankan batting unit with a sensational 7-wicket haul.
With an impeccable record of two wins in two matches, Pakistan has firmly established itself as a formidable force in the World Test Championship.
Following Pakistan’s lead are India in second place, securing a win and a draw in their encounter against West Indies. Australia closely trails in the third spot, holding a 2-1 series lead in the fiercely contested Ashes.
Here is the updated WTC points table:
Team | Matches | Wins | Loss | Draw | Points | Percentage of Points |
Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 100% |
India | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67% |
Australia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 54.17% |
England | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 23.17% |
West Indies | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.67% |
Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |