ICC World Test Championship points table after Pakistan's defeat to England

Pakistan's woes in the Test arena deepened as they faced a humiliating defeat against England in the first match of the three-match series at Multan. Despite a promising first innings total of 556 runs, the home side crumbled under pressure in their second innings, managing to post only 220 runs.

England, showcasing an extraordinary batting performance, amassed a staggering 823 runs in reply to Pakistan's first innings. The standout performers for the visitors were Joe Root, who contributed a double century, and Harry Brook, whose masterclass triple century left the Pakistani bowlers in disarray. Ultimately, Pakistan lost the match by an innings and 47 runs, marking a significant setback for the team.

Agha Salman and Aamer Jamal provided some resistance with their half-centuries, but it was insufficient to steer the side to safety. Under the captaincy of Shan Masood, Pakistan has now lost six consecutive Test matches, following a disheartening 3-0 series defeat against England earlier this year and a 2-0 home whitewash by Bangladesh.

In the latest ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table update, India's dominance is evident, as they lead with 98 points from 11 matches, achieving 8 wins and 2 losses for a winning percentage of 74.24%. Australia closely follows with 90 points from 12 matches, having also secured 8 wins but with 3 losses. Sri Lanka holds third place with 60 points from 9 matches, while England is in fourth with 93 points accumulated over 17 matches. South Africa sits fifth with 28 points, and New Zealand is sixth with 36 points from 8 matches.

Bangladesh is in seventh place with 33 points, while the West Indies occupy the eighth spot with 20 points. Pakistan finds itself in ninth position with just 16 points from 8 matches, having won 2 and lost 6, highlighting a challenging tournament for them. The upcoming matches will be crucial for all teams as they strive to enhance their standings.

It is worth noting that Pakistan and England will face off once again in the second Test match at the same venue from October 15-19.