Decoding World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after PAK-SL Rawalpindi clash
What's the story
The ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 points table has been updated after Sri Lanka's first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The match ended in a draw due to weather interruptions, with both teams sharing the points. Pakistan scored 284/8 in their 2nd innings to force a draw. Earlier, Pakistan managed 434/9d before Sri Lanka scored 446. Here are further details.
Current rank
Sri Lanka's performance and upcoming match
Sri Lanka own a total of 28 points from seven matches. It was their fourth draw (W1 L2).
Their points percentage reads 33.33%. Sri Lanka are placed 7th in the standings.
The team is now looking forward to the second and final Test of the series in Lahore on November 17, hoping to show some improvement.
Upcoming challenge
Pakistan's position and challenges ahead
Pakistan remain at the bottom of the nine-team standings in ninth place.
The team's total points stand at nine with a points percentage of 7.50%, owing to previous penalties for slow over-rates.
They will be looking to show some character in the upcoming 2nd clash against the visitors.
From 10 matches, Pakistan have 2 wins, 1 draw and seven defeats.
Top contenders
WTC standings: New Zealand lead, followed by SA and Australia
New Zealand are leading the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 points table with a points percentage of 72.22% from six games played.
They are followed by South Africa (71.43%) and Australia (69.23%).
India hold the fourth position with 51.52%, while Bangladesh are placed fifth with a points percentage of 45.83%.
England sit sixth (38.54%), just ahead of Sri Lanka in this competitive tournament.