Bangladesh on Tuesday after providing their scripted date first Test win over Pakistan on home soilbeat the visitors by 104 runs in the opening test Dhaka. The dramatic 5th day triumph not only marked a landmark moment for Bangladeshi cricket but also ushered in significant changes to the revamped game. ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings.
Chasing 268 in the fourth innings, Pakistan were bowled out for 163 after Bangladesh’s young pace sensation. Nahid Rana produced a sensational spell to seal the contest. The win gave Bangladesh their first win of the current WTC cycle and dramatically improved their position in the points table.
Bangladesh’s historic victory over Pakistan in the Dhaka Test
After being required to bat first, Bangladesh laid the foundation for victory with an impressive first innings total of 413. Captain Najmul Huseyn Shanto led from the front with a magnificent century This is a reminder and Mushfigur Rahim split by decisive half-centuries. Pakistan responded strongly with 386 all out To call for prayer. But Bangladesh is an all-rounder Mehidi Hasan Miraz He kept the hosts in check with a brilliant five-wicket haul.
The match went decisively in Bangladesh’s favor in the second innings. Shanto once again succumbed under the pressure of 87, helping Bangladesh post 240/9 and set Pakistan a target of 268. Pakistan looked settled at 119/3 during the chase, but Nahid turned the game around with a fiery spell of 5/40. The 23-year-old pacer tore through the middle and lower order as Bangladesh completed an unforgettable 104-run victory at the end of Day 5.
Bangladesh have moved up in the WTC 2025-27 standings after their first win
The result led to major changes in the World Test Championship standings. Bangladesh moved up from eighth to sixth after registering their first win of the cycle. Their points earned percentage (PCT) increased from 16.67 to 44.44. Pakistan, on the other hand, dropped from fifth place to seventh place after their second defeat in three games. Their PCT scores fell sharply from 50.00 to 33.33, despite remaining unchanged at 12.
India It took advantage of Pakistan’s relegation and climbed to fifth place without playing a match. England although there was no change in their overall record, it also fell in the chart. Above, Australia While continuing to dominate the rankings after a strong Ashes campaign New Zealand and South Africa comfortably remains in the top three. Sri Lankaan impressive PCT of 66.67 continues to hold fourth place.
Updated WTC 2025-27 points table after Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test
| Pos | Team | He played | He won | Lost | draw | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 87.50 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 77.78 |
| 3 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 5 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 44.44 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 33.33 |
| 8 | England | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 38 | 31.67 |
| 9 | West India | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4.17 |
