WTC Points Table Revolution: Pakistan Climbs Out of the Abyss After Crashing West Indies
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings have witnessed a dramatic shift following Pakistan's commanding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test at the Queen's Park Oval. Having locked the two-match series at 1–1 after the hosts clinched the opener by 90 runs, the Green Shirts have successfully dragged themselves out of the bottom-most spot. As the race for the coveted WTC final intensifies, cricket fans are closely monitoring how this crucial series outcome alters the global points percentage table, especially with Team India's upcoming high-stakes assignments.
Pakistan Ends Away Drought and Climbs Rankings After Dominant All-Round Show
Pakistan's resurgence in the Caribbean was built on a gritty team effort that ended their long-standing drought of away Test victories spanning nearly three years. Responding to West Indies' first-innings total of 344 runs anchored by Justin Greaves and captain Roston Chase, Pakistan posted 387 runs thanks to a magnificent, unbeaten 160-run masterclass by Abdullah Shafique and a solid 88 from newly-reappointed skipper Babar Azam, securing a vital 43-run lead. Lethal bowling spells from Sajid Khan and left-arm spinner Ali Usman bundled the hosts out for a paltry 117 in the second innings, leaving a modest target of 75 runs. Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique chased it down comfortably with unbeaten knocks of 24 each, elevating Pakistan's winning percentage (PCT) from 6.67 to 22.22 and lifting them to the eighth position, pushing the West Indies down to ninth.
Where Does Team India Stand in the WTC Race Ahead of Sri Lanka Tour?
As the points table continues to fluctuate, the Shubman Gill-led Team India currently occupies the fifth spot in the WTC 2025–27 standings with a points percentage of 48.15, having recorded four wins and four losses alongside a draw out of nine Tests. Australia comfortably leads the table with a dominant 87.50 PCT, followed closely by defending champions South Africa at second with 75.00 PCT. With India slated to kick off a crucial two-Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15, the upcoming fixtures remain absolute must-wins to keep their hopes of securing a top-two finish and reaching the championship final alive.
