Pakistan climbed one place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table after beating the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test in Trinidad. The win helped Pakistan level the two-match series 1-1 and move above the West Indies in the standings.Earlier, Pakistan had slipped to the bottom of the table after losing the opening Test. They now have two wins from six matches and a points percentage (PCT) of 22.22.
Pakistan end away Test losing streak
Pakistan also ended their eight-match away losing streak in Test cricket with the victory.Chasing a target of 77, Pakistan reached 77/2 shortly after lunch on Day 4. Abdullah Shafique, who scored a century in the first innings, remained unbeaten on 24 along with captain Babar Azam, who also finished on 24 not out.Babar sealed the win by hitting back-to-back sixes off left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican.West Indies had won the first Test by 90 runs in Tarouba, but Pakistan bounced back strongly in the second match. Spinners Sajid Khan and Ali Usman made the most of the conditions at Queen’s Park Oval as Pakistan remained unbeaten in a Test series against the West Indies since 2000.
WTC Points Table Explained
1. Australia (1st): Australia remain at the top of the World Test Championship standings. They have won seven of their eight matches, lost one, collected 84 points and have the best Points Percentage (PCT) of 87.50.2. South Africa (2nd): South Africa are second with three wins and one defeat in four matches. They have 36 points and a PCT of 75.00.3. New Zealand (3rd): New Zealand are third after winning four of their six Tests. They have one loss and one draw, with 52 points and a PCT of 72.22.
World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Deduction | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 87.50 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 72.22 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 58.33 |
| 5 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 41.67 |
| 7 | England | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 38 | 24.36 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 22.22 |
| 9 | West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 20.83 |
4. Bangladesh (4th): Bangladesh occupy fourth place. They have won two matches, lost one and drawn one from four Tests. They have 28 points and a PCT of 58.33.5. India (5th): India are fifth in the standings. The Shubman Gill-led side have played nine matches, winning four, losing four and drawing one. India have 52 points and a PCT of 48.15.6. Sri Lanka (6th): Sri Lanka are sixth with one win, one loss and two draws in four matches. They have 20 points and a PCT of 41.67.7. England (7th): England are seventh after playing 13 matches. They have won four, lost eight and drawn one. England have 38 points and a PCT of 24.36.8. Pakistan (8th): Pakistan climbed to eighth after their win over the West Indies. They have won two and lost four of their six matches. Pakistan have 16 points and a PCT of 22.22.9. West Indies (9th): The West Indies slipped to the bottom of the table after the defeat to Pakistan. They have won two, lost eight and drawn two of their 12 matches. They have 30 points and a PCT of 20.83.
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