Win Projections to be updated soon
Pakistan’s crushing defeat to England in the first Test of the three-match series at Multan has significantly impacted their standing in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table.
England’s innings-and-47-run win has propelled them to the fourth spot, while Pakistan now sits at the bottom of the nine-team table. The gap between Pakistan and India, who occupy the top spot, starkly illustrates the difference in form between the two teams in the current WTC cycle.
Leach’s Four-For Seals Historic Innings Victory for England in Multan
Updated WTC Points Table
The Multan Test saw England dominate after a record-breaking 454-run partnership between Harry Brook (317) and Joe Root (262). England declared at 823 for 7, securing a 267-run lead after Pakistan posted 556 in their first innings. Despite some late resistance from Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal, Pakistan’s collapse on the final day sealed their fate.
Pakistan’s poor run in Test cricket continues, with six consecutive defeats under the captaincy of Shan Masood. Their last home victory came in February 2021 against South Africa. The second Test of the series starts on Tuesday in Multan, with Pakistan needing to bounce back to avoid another series loss on home soil.
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