The Pakistan cricket team secured a remarkable 9-wicket victory over England in the third and final Test match, clinching the three-match series 2-1. This victory marks a significant turnaround for Pakistan, who faced a tough period in red-ball cricket following recent whitewash defeats against Australia and Bangladesh.

The match, held in Rawalpindi, showcased the exceptional skills of Pakistan's spin duo, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan. In a dominant performance, they restricted England to a mere 112 runs in their second innings, setting a modest target of 36 runs for the home side to chase. Noman Ali was particularly impressive, taking nine wickets in the match, while Sajid Khan added to his impressive record with another 10-wicket haul, making it incredibly challenging for England's batsmen to tackle the spin attack.

This series win is especially significant for Shan Masood, who celebrated his first victory as captain in Test cricket. After a challenging phase with consecutive defeats, Masood's leadership has been pivotal in revitalizing the team and restoring confidence among the players.

According to the latest ICC World Test Championship points table update, India currently leads with 98 points and a winning percentage of 68.06%, having won 8 out of their 12 matches. Australia follows in second place with 90 points and a 62.50% win rate from 8 victories in 12 matches. Sri Lanka is third with 60 points and a 55.56% win rate.

New Zealand occupies the fourth spot with 60 points and a 50.00% win rate from 5 wins in 10 matches. South Africa sits at fifth with 47.62% after winning 3 out of 7 matches. England sits in sixth with a 40.79% win rate despite playing the most matches (19). Pakistan, Bangladesh, and West Indies are in the bottom three, with win percentages of 33.33%, 30.56%, and 18.52%, respectively.