World Test Championship: Pakistan’s Journey to the Final

World Test Championship 2023-25 Standings India – 68.52% of possible points India has completed three of its six mandatory series, winning six out of nine matches. It aims to keep this momentum in its remaining ten games, with a home series against Bangladesh and New Zealand and a challenging five-Test series in Australia. Australia – […]

July 31, 2024




World Test Championship: Pakistan’s Journey to the Final

World Test Championship 2023-25 Standings

India – 68.52% of possible points

  • Remaining series: Bangladesh (home, 2 Tests), New Zealand (home, 3 Tests), Australia (away, 5 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 85.09%

India has completed three of its six mandatory series, winning six out of nine matches. It aims to keep this momentum in its remaining ten games, with a home series against Bangladesh and New Zealand and a challenging five-Test series in Australia.

Australia – 62.50% of possible points

  • Remaining series: India (home, 5 Tests), Sri Lanka (away, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 76.32%

Australia, the current WTC holders, started with the Ashes series (2-2) and have since won against Pakistan, West Indies, and New Zealand. Strong performances against India and Sri Lanka could see them in the final again.

New Zealand – 50% of possible points

  • Remaining series: Sri Lanka (away, 2 Tests), India (away, 3 Tests), England (home, 3 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 78.57%

New Zealand remains in contention with key victories but faces a tough series ahead in Asia and at home against England. Their spinners will need to excel in these conditions.

Sri Lanka – 50% of possible points

  • Remaining series: England (away, 3 Tests), New Zealand (home, 2 Tests), South Africa (away, 2 Tests), Australia (home, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 84.62%

Sri Lanka has four tough series left. While their bowling shone against Bangladesh, their batters must deliver in challenging conditions against England and South Africa.

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Pakistan – 36.66% of possible points

  • Remaining series: Bangladesh (home, 2 Tests), England (home, 3 Tests), South Africa (away, 2 Tests), West Indies (home, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 77.38%

Pakistan began well with a series win in Sri Lanka. With seven of their following nine Tests at home, they have an excellent chance to improve their standings, especially against Bangladesh and West Indies.

England – 36.54% of possible points

  • Remaining series: Sri Lanka (home, 3 Tests), Pakistan (away, 3 Tests), New Zealand (away, 3 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 62.50%

England’s hopes remain alive with a 3-0 sweep over the West Indies. They must continue this form, especially at home against Sri Lanka, and face stricter series against Pakistan and New Zealand.

South Africa – 25% of possible points

  • Remaining series: West Indies (away, 2 Tests), Bangladesh (away, 2 Tests), Sri Lanka (home, 2 Tests), Pakistan (home, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 75%

After a mixed start, South Africa aims to bounce back in the upcoming series against the West Indies and others. Their strong bowling attack gives them confidence.

Bangladesh – 25% of possible points

  • Remaining series: Pakistan (away, 2 Tests), India (away, 2 Tests), South Africa (home, 2 Tests), West Indies (away, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 75%

Bangladesh needs to perform strongly in their remaining Tests against tough opponents like Pakistan, India, and South Africa to stay in the race.

West Indies – 19.05% of possible points

  • Remaining series: South Africa (home, 2 Tests), Bangladesh (home, 2 Tests), Pakistan (away, 2 Tests)
  • Best possible finish: 56.41%

The West Indies need solid results in their last six Tests to climb the standings. They face a crucial home series against South Africa and Bangladesh and an away series against Pakistan.

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