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WTC Percentage of Points (PCT) Comparison
Comparative standing of key WTC teams after the latest results.
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ICC World Test Championship Table Update: Pakistan Fall Below India ...
Last Updated:May 12, 2026, 16:34 ISTIndia jump to fifth in the WTC points table after Bangladesh's historic win over Pakistan. The Pakistanis slip to 7th in the table, below both India and Bangladesh.Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood during the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on May 12, 2026. (Photo by MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP)Bangladesh secured their first-ever home Test victory over Pakistan on Tuesday (May 12), beating the rivals by a massive 104 runs at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The hosts set up the win in the first innings, scoring 413 runs, propelled by skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s century. Mohammad Abbas took a five-wicket haul, too.Recommended StoriesAmazon Great Summer Sale Ends Today: Best Beauty Deals Under Rs 299 To Grab In The Final HoursBangladesh Create History, Beat Pakistan For The First Time In A Home TestBangladesh Vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: PAK 179/1 At Stumps, Trail B'desh 1st Innings Total By 234 RunsPakistan's Test Crisis Under Shan Masood: How Did It Get This Bad?Pakistan opener Azan Awais hit a century in the second essay, but the visitors conceded a slender 27-run lead. Bangladesh built on that superbly, scoring 240/9, with Shanto smashing 87 (150) again. Pacer Nahid Rana then blew through the final innings to bowl Pakistan out for 163.The win caused a huge upheaval in the World Test Championship (WTC) points standings.Bangladesh climbed from eighth to sixth in the table after registering their first win of the cycle. Their percentage of points won (PCT) jumped sharply from 16.67 to 44.44.Pakistan, meanwhile, slipped from fifth to seventh after suffering its second defeat in three matches. Their points remained unchanged at 12, but their PCT dropped from 50.00 to 33.33 because of the additional loss.India moved up one place to fifth without playing, benefitting from Pakistan’s decline, while England also dropped a spot to eighth despite no change in their own numbers. The top four — Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka — remained unchanged in both positions and percentages.Updated World Test Championship, WTC, Points TablePosTeamPlayedWonLostDrawDedPointsPCT1Australia871008487.502New Zealand320102877.783South Africa431003675.004Sri Lanka210101666.675India944105248.156Bangladesh311101644.447Pakistan312001233.338England10361...
Pakistan slip in WTC standings after Bangladesh shock defeat
SummaryPakistan’s campaign in the ICC World Test Championship suffered a major setback after a disappointing defeat against Bangladesh in the opening Test, pushing Shan Masood’s side further down the standings and raising serious concerns about the team’s red-ball future.The loss not only handed Bangladesh a memorable victory but also allowed the Tigers to leapfrog Pakistan in the latest World Test Championship rankings.With several crucial Tests still to come, Pakistan must now regroup quickly if they hope to revive their fading World Test Championship ambitions before the gap widens even further.AI Generated SummaryPakistan’s campaign in the ICC World Test Championship suffered a major setback after a disappointing defeat against Bangladesh in the opening Test, pushing Shan Masood’s side further down the standings and raising serious concerns about the team’s red-ball future. The loss not only handed Bangladesh a memorable victory but also allowed the Tigers to leapfrog Pakistan in the latest World Test Championship rankings. Bangladesh now occupy sixth place with 44.44 percentage points, while Pakistan have slipped to seventh with just 33.33 percent. The defeat has intensified criticism surrounding Pakistan’s inconsistent performances in Test cricket, particularly their fragile batting and lack of discipline in crucial moments. Despite entering the series with hopes of improving their WTC campaign, Pakistan failed to capitalize on key opportunities as Bangladesh outplayed them in all departments. Bangladesh’s historic triumph sparked celebrations among fans and former cricketers, with many calling it another sign of the team’s growing maturity in the longer format. Their bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the match, while the batting unit showed remarkable patience and confidence against Pakistan’s attack. For Pakistan, however, the result has added pressure ahead of the remaining matches in the cycle. Cricket analysts believe the team now faces an uphill battle to stay alive in the race for the World Test Championship final. Questions are also being raised about team selection, bowling combinations, and the inability of senior players to deliver under pressure. Meanwhile, Australia continue to dominate the WTC table with an impressive 87.50 percentage points. The defending champions have once again displayed consistency across conditions and remain favorites to qualify for the final. New Zealand hold second place with 77.78 percent, wh...
Pakistan's Historic Bangladesh Defeat Gives India WTC Standings Boost
The loss marked Pakistan's first-ever defeat in a Test match on Bangladeshi soil and further dented their standing in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Chasing a target of 268 in the fourth innings, Pakistan's batting line-up collapsed under pressure and was bowled out for just 163 in 52.5 overs.
Bangladesh Secures Historic Test Win as Pakistan Drops in WTC Standings
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in Dhaka on May 12, 2026, causing a significant shift in the ICC World Test Championship points table.
