Pakistan Overtakes India in ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Rankings Explore the Updated ICC WTC Points Table 2025-2027
The Pakistan national cricket team recently triumphed in their first Test match of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 cycle, defeating South Africa convincingly. This match, which concluded on Day 4, showcased Pakistan’s strong performance, guided by effective leadership from captain Shan Masood.
Updated ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 Rankings
This victory allowed Pakistan to take a significant step forward in the ICC WTC points table. Here are the latest standings:
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 100 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 100 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 4 | India | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 52 | 61.90 |
| 5 | England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 43.33 |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 7 | West Indies | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 8 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
South Africa’s Challenges
Despite their potential, South Africa currently sits at the bottom of the rankings. They have not yet won a match in the WTC 2025-2027 cycle, having lost their opening game. Consistent performances are necessary for them to climb the ladder.
Path Forward for Pakistan
Pakistan’s victory strengthens their position, with an opportunity to maintain their 100% win record. Key players like Babar Azam need to regain form, particularly in the middle order, to ensure continued success. Winning their upcoming matches could secure their place among the top teams.
- Pakistan must win the next Test to stay at the top.
- Focus on improving batting and middle-order performance.
- Future matches will determine their final ranking.
As the ICC WTC 2025-2027 cycle continues, both Pakistan and South Africa will be looking to improve their performances in subsequent matches.
