WTC Points Table: A stunning century from Abdullah Shafique ensured that Pakistan sealed a record chase in the SL vs PAK 1st Test at Galle on Wednesday. The win put Babar Azam in good stead as the race for the World Test Championship heats up heading into the final 9 months. Pakistan has jumped to 3rd in the WTC Standings, building a lead over fourth-placed India who lost to England earlier this month. Follow WTC 2021-23 live updates on Insidesport.IN
WTC Points Table: Abdullah Shafique powers Pakistan to vital win, Babar Azam and Co jump to 3rd SPOT on WTC standings as India fall behind- Check full standings
Pakistan did their chances of making the World test Championship a world of good after sealing a historic four-wicket win in Galle on Wednesday. Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 160 as Pakistan chased down 344 to take a 1-0 lead in the series over Sri Lanka.
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The win significantly boosted Pakistan’s chances of making the Final, with Babar Azam’s side jumping to 3rd in the WTC Points table. Pakistan now have a win percentage of 58.33 significantly more than fourth-placed India. Sri Lanka meanwhile slipped to fifth following their loss at home.
Pakistan were fourth in the table heading into the Test, but the win saw them close in on the top two, with South Africa and Australia significantly ahead with a 70+ PCT in this cycle. South Africa will now gear up for a tour of England starting next month.
WTC Points Table: Abdullah Shafique powers Pakistan to vital win, Babar Azam and Co jump to 3rd SPOT on WTC standings as India fall behind- Check full standings
Australia were at the top of the table until their defeat to Sri Lanka earlier this month with Pat Cummins and Co falling to an innings and 39-run defeat. The Aussies do not return to the longest format until next year, when they face India away from home in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
India meanwhile have slipped down the standings following their loss in the IND vs ENG 5th test at Edgbaston earlier this month. Rohit Sharma and Co. have six Tests left in the current cycle, with two away at Bangladesh and four at home to Australia. India had made the final last time around, losing the final to New Zealand at Southampton. The final of the current edition will be held at Lord’s.
WTC Points Table: Abdullah Shafique powers Pakistan to vital win, Babar Azam and Co jump to 3rd SPOT on WTC standings as India fall behind- Check full standings
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