There were cannot be modified in the ICC World Test Championship points table after the 1st Test of the England vs Pakistan series.
Pakistan maintains to remain 5th in the standings even though suffering a defeat at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Although, their points position has come down to 46.67% from 51.85% after their 74-run loss against England. With this conquer, Pakistan’s opportunity of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final have also been reduced.
The defeat was Pakistan’s 4th in the current WTC cycle. The Babar Azam-led company now needs to victory their remaining 4 matches and hope that other results go their way for them to make it to the summit clash.
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England, on the other hand, has increased their grip over the 7th position in the ICC World Test Championship table points. The victory against Pakistan has raised England’s points percentage to 41.67% from 38.6%. England has recorded 8 wins, 8 defeats, and 4 draws in this WTC cycle.
Ben Stokes’ men have nothing to lose in this competition. Even if they win their remaining 2 matches, they will not permit for the ICC World Test Championship final.
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England can go up to 6th position in the ICC World Test Championship points table shortly
The upcoming match in this ICC World Test Championship cycle will begin on Thursday, December 8 in Adelaide, where hosts Australia will take on West Indies. The Aussies are at the top of the position right now, and if they defeat West Indies at the Adelaide Oval, the Caribbean suit will drop to the 7th position from 6th.
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