Pakistan’s cricket team has suffered a significant setback in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, dropping to eighth place after a humiliating 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test of the series in Rawalpindi. The loss, coupled with an over rate penalty, has left Pakistan with just 16 points and a winning percentage of 22.22, placing them just ahead of the West Indies.
Bangladesh’s historic victory in Rawalpindi marks their first-ever Test win against Pakistan, propelling them to seventh place in the WTC standings with 21 points. The win is a testament to Bangladesh’s growing strength in the Test arena, having now won two out of their five matches in the current WTC cycle.
Pakistan’s defeat was compounded by a six-point penalty for maintaining a slow over rate. The team fell six overs short of the required rate during the match, resulting in the penalty. Bangladesh was also penalized for a slow over rate, losing three points for being three overs short.
India currently leads the WTC standings with 74 points and a winning percentage of 68.52, after securing six wins in nine matches. Australia is in second place with 66 points, followed by South Africa with 54 points.
The second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to begin on Friday in Rawalpindi. Pakistan will be desperate to improve their standings and avoid further penalties in this upcoming match. However, Bangladesh will be confident of continuing their winning ways and further cementing their position in the WTC standings.
