Sri Lanka’s impressive victory over Bangladesh in the first Test match has had a significant impact on the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings, and it has also influenced Pakistan’s position in the rankings.
Following their commanding win by 328 runs, Sri Lanka has made a remarkable climb in the rankings, moving up from the bottom position to a joint-sixth place alongside Bangladesh.
This victory has provided Sri Lanka with 12 points from three matches, resulting in a points percentage of 33.33. This improvement places them ahead of South Africa, who currently hold a 25% points percentage, and England, who are at the bottom of the table with a points percentage of 17.50.
On the other hand, Pakistan has benefited from Sri Lanka’s win and has moved up one place in the rankings to fourth position. Pakistan now boasts a points percentage of 36.66.
ICC WTC Standings 2023-25
The West Indies, who share a similar points percentage with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, have climbed to the fifth position due to a higher points tally.
This change in the rankings highlights the dynamic nature of the ICC World Test Championship and how individual match results can significantly impact the standings.
Both Sri Lanka and Pakistan have shown their capabilities, and their improved positions reflect their strong performances in the championship.
