Pakistan Humiliated in Test Loss to Bangladesh, Falls Further

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In a historic achievement, Bangladesh clinched their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan with a stunning 10-wicket win in Rawalpindi on Sunday, August 25. Pakistan’s second innings collapsed to a mere 146 runs, leaving Bangladesh with a simple 30-run target, which they achieved without losing any wickets.

Pakistan’s plight in Test cricket continues, with their last victory in this format coming 1,299 days ago. Shan Masood’s side has now slid further in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table after suffering their fourth defeat in six matches of the ongoing cycle.

Bangladesh’s win pushes them to the sixth position in the WTC points table, with two wins from five matches. Meanwhile, Pakistan has dropped to the eighth spot, possessing only two victories from their six games. England has now moved up to fourth place after their recent hard-earned win over Sri Lanka in Manchester.

WTC 2023-25 Points Table

Here’s how the current WTC standings look:

1. India

– Matches Played (P): 9
– Wins (W): 6
– Losses (L): 2
– Draws (D): 1
– Deducted Points (DED): 2
– Total Points: 74
– Points Percentage (PTC): 68.52

2. Australia

– Matches Played (P): 12
– Wins (W): 8
– Losses (L): 3
– Draws (D): 1
– Deducted Points (DED): 10
– Total Points: 90
– Points Percentage (PTC): 62.50

3. New Zealand

– Matches Played (P): 6
– Wins (W): 3
– Losses (L): 3
– Draws (D): 0
– Deducted Points (DED): 0
– Total Points: 36
– Points Percentage (PTC): 50.00

4. England

– Matches Played (P): 14
– Wins (W): 7
– Losses (L): 6
– Draws (D): 1
– Deducted Points (DED): 19
– Total Points: 69
– Points Percentage (PTC): 41.07

5. Sri Lanka

– Matches Played (P): 5
– Wins (W): 2
– Losses (L): 3
– Draws (D): 0
– Deducted Points (DED): 2
– Total Points: 24
– Points Percentage (PTC): 40.00

6. Bangladesh

– Matches Played (P): 5
– Wins (W): 2
– Losses (L): 3
– Draws (D): 0
– Deducted Points (DED): 0
– Total Points: 24
– Points Percentage (PTC): 40.00

7. South Africa

– Matches Played (P): 6
– Wins (W): 2
– Losses (L): 3
– Draws (D): 1
– Deducted Points (DED): 1
– Total Points: 28
– Points Percentage (PTC): 38.89

8. Pakistan

– Matches Played (P): 6
– Wins (W): 2
– Losses (L): 4
– Draws (D): 0
– Deducted Points (DED): 2
– Total Points: 22
– Points Percentage (PTC): 30.56

9. West Indies

– Matches Played (P): 9
– Wins (W): 1
– Losses (L): 6
– Draws (D): 2
– Deducted Points (DED): 0
– Total Points: 20
– Points Percentage (PTC): 18.52

While the Test cricket scenario remains highly competitive, each team is striving for dominant performances to climb the ranks. Bangladesh’s historic win over Pakistan signifies a moment of pride and a step forward in their cricketing journey. On the other hand, the Pakistani cricket team faces a critical phase, requiring immediate introspection and strategic revamping to regain their footing in international Test cricket. Keep watching for more updates as this gripping WTC cycle unfolds.