Pakistan dropped to the bottom of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after losing the first Test match by 90 runs to West Indies at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. This was Pakistan’s eighth consecutive away Test defeat, with them registering just one win in five games with a Percentage Conversion (PCT) of 6.66.Despite the victory, West Indies remain in eighth place with two wins from 11 Tests. India are currently in fifth place with 4 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw from nine matches, while Australia continues to be ahead of defending champions South Africa.After being bowled out for 311 in the first innings, led by Shai Hope’s 92 and Kevam Hodge’s 84, West Indies restricted Pakistan to 282 despite a century from Shan Masood. Justin Greaves starred with the ball, picking up five wickets.Riding on a crucial 61-run stand between Kemar Roach and Shamal Joseph, the hosts recovered from 93/7 in the second innings to set a target of 211 for Pakistan.Pakistan’s batting collapsed under the pressure and they were bowled out for just 120 runs. Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 58 runs but received little support from the rest of the batting order. Jayden Seales played well, taking 5/20, while Greaves and Roach took two wickets each to seal a memorable win for West Indies.
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table
