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%
Source: Pro Pakistani