Pakistan drop to bottom of WTC after England defeat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan have suffered another setback in Test cricket, dropping one more place in the rankings following their series defeat against England.

Pakistan are now at the bottom of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after losing the third Test against England by eight wickets, further deepening concerns over the national side’s performance in the longest format.

England chased down a target of 130 runs in the third Test, reaching the required total for the loss of just two wickets. The result completed a difficult series for Pakistan and added to their struggles in the current WTC cycle.

Australia currently occupy the top position in the WTC standings, while South Africa are second. Pakistan’s latest defeat has left them at the bottom of the table, putting additional pressure on the team ahead of its upcoming Test assignments.

The poor run has also affected Pakistan’s standing among the leading Test-playing nations.

New Zealand are ranked third, followed by India in fourth place and England in fifth. Bangladesh sit sixth, while Sri Lanka are seventh.

The West Indies have moved up one position to eighth, adding another shift to the lower half of the Test rankings.

The third Test provided another disappointing result for Pakistan, who struggled to build enough pressure after setting England a modest target.

England’s batters remained composed during the chase and reached 130 with only two wickets down, securing an eight-wicket victory.

The result capped a challenging period for Pakistan in Test cricket and highlighted the team’s difficulties in producing consistent performances across matches.

For Pakistan, the immediate priority will be to rebuild confidence and find greater stability in the red-ball format. With the WTC standings becoming increasingly competitive, every Test carries significant importance.

The latest slide serves as another warning for Pakistan, who will need a strong turnaround in their upcoming matches to improve their position and revive their campaign in the World Test Championship.