WTC Shake-Up: Bangladesh Move Past India After Pakistan Series Win

Bangladesh have climbed the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) rankings following a landmark home series victory over Pakistan.

The Tigers secured a commanding 78-run win in the Sylhet Test to complete a 2-0 series whitewash, marking one of their most significant achievements in red-ball cricket in recent years.

The result lifted Bangladesh to fifth place in the latest WTC points table, pushing them ahead of India. Bangladesh now hold a points percentage of 58.33 from four matches, with two wins, one loss, and one draw. India have slipped to sixth with a points percentage of 48.15.

At the top of the standings, Australia continue to lead with a dominant 87.50 points percentage, followed by New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh’s rise reflects growing consistency in Test cricket, an area where they have historically struggled. However, recent performances suggest steady improvement both at home and in overseas conditions.

In the decisive Sylhet Test, Bangladesh’s bowlers delivered disciplined and composed spells under pressure, eventually bowling Pakistan out on the final day to seal the match and series victory.

Key contributions from the senior batting unit also helped the side build crucial advantages at pivotal moments throughout the series.

The WTC standings are calculated based on points percentage, where teams earn points for wins and draws, with rankings determined by the proportion of points secured.

Bangladesh’s latest success is being viewed as a major boost to their long-term Test ambitions and a statement result in the current championship cycle.