Pakistan is on the top of the ICC Men’s World Test Championship 2023-2025 after India draws the match against West Indies. Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka is continuing and they are in the driving seat in the second test match which is showing they can whitewash the series by 2-0.
Pakistan On the Top OF World Test Championship’s New Cycle
India Settles for a Draw in the Final Test Match
The final day of the Test match in the Caribbean was completely washed out, resulting in India having to settle for a draw in the final Test of their series against the West Indies.
Pakistan’s Unblemished Record in World Test Championship
During the new World Test Championship cycle, Pakistan has emerged as the only team with an unblemished record. Their impressive performance led to a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Galle. Led by Babar Azam, Pakistan’s side is determined to maintain their perfect start to the campaign. On the opening day of the second Test in Colombo, they showcased their dominance by dismissing their Asian rivals for just 166 runs.
Pakistan’s Strong Performance Against Sri Lanka
On the opening day of the second Test in Colombo, Pakistan displayed their batting prowess and raced to an impressive total of 145/2 in just 28.3 overs at the close of play. Their batting line-up proved to be relentless, and now they aim to build a substantial lead over Sri Lanka to retain their unbeaten status in this campaign.
India’s Position in the Standings
While India has not suffered any defeat in the new World Test Championship cycle, their recent draw with the West Indies resulted in them dropping to the second position on the updated standings. Their win-loss percentage has also decreased from 100 percent to 66.67. Despite this, they still hold a strong position in the standings.
The Rivals in the New World Test Championship Cycle
Apart from India and Pakistan, other teams have already featured in the new 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle. Australia currently holds the third position, followed by England in fourth place, and the West Indies in fifth place.
Conclusion
The final Test match between India and the West Indies ended in a draw due to inclement weather conditions. As a result, India’s unbeaten streak in the World Test Championship came to an end.
Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to impress with their flawless record, securing a convincing victory over Sri Lanka. With thrilling matches ahead, the battle for the top position in the standings promises to be intense and closely fought in the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle.
