Pakistan delivered an impressive performance, securing a convincing four-wicket triumph against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. This victory has propelled them to the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings, joining India with a 100 percent win record after one match in the new cycle.
Chasing a target of 131 runs, Pakistan comfortably reached their goal with Imam-ul-Haq (50) and Agha Salman (6) leading them to victory before lunch on the final day. Their dominant start to the new World Test Championship campaign is a promising sign for Pakistan’s future in Test cricket.
| POS | TEAM | PCT (%) | PTS | MATCHESWLD | SER | PEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IND | 100 | 12 | 100 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2 | PAK | 100 | 12 | 100 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 3 | AUS | 61.11 | 22 | 210 | 1 | -2 | |||
| 4 | ENG | 27.78 | 10 | 120 | 1 | -2 | |||
| 5 | BAN | 0 | 0 | 000 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 6 | NZ | 0 | 0 | 000 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 7 | SA | 0 | 0 | 000 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 8 | SL | 0 | 0 | 010 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 9 | WI | 0 | 0 | 010 | 1 | 0 | |||
They now look to maintain their unbeaten record in the upcoming second Test in Colombo, showing their determination to succeed in the tournament. Despite missing out on the recent World Test Championship Final, Pakistan’s strong showing has boosted their confidence for the challenges ahead.
