India have slipped to sixth place in the most recent World Test Championship standings after Bangladesh produced a standout 2-0 home series sweep against Pakistan. With both matches going their way, Bangladesh jumped above India and tightened the race near the middle of the table, while India’s position deteriorated despite the team still having a healthy points tally overall.
Bangladesh’s sweep reshapes the middle-order
Bangladesh moved past India after completing a convincing series win over Pakistan, claiming victory in both Tests on home soil. The first match was secured in Mirpur, where Pakistan were beaten by 104 runs. Bangladesh then followed it up with another commanding performance in the second Test, completing the clean sweep.
- Pakistan were defeated by Bangladesh by 104 runs in the first Test at Mirpur.
- Bangladesh won the second Test as well, finishing the series 2-0.
- As a result, Bangladesh climbed to fifth place in the WTC standings with 58.33 percentage points.
Why India fell despite having more overall points
India dropped to sixth place following the latest update, even though they still sit on a higher total points figure. The key factor is that WTC rankings are determined by percentage points rather than by absolute points earned. That methodology meant India’s relative standing worsened once Bangladesh gained additional percentage from the sweep.
Under Shubman Gill’s leadership, India have endured an uneven start to the current WTC cycle. The side has played nine Tests so far, recording four wins, suffering four defeats, and drawing one match.
- India have played nine Tests in the current WTC cycle.
- Results: four wins, four losses, and one draw.
India’s recent WTC setbacks and what’s next
India’s rough patch has included a 0-2 defeat at home against South Africa. They also faced two losses during their tour of England, where the five-match contest finished level at 2-2. The inconsistency in results has played a major role in their slide down the table.
- India lost 0-2 at home to South Africa in a Test series.
- During the England tour, India suffered two defeats, with the overall series ending 2-2.
There is also a notable gap in India’s schedule: they have not played a Test match yet this year. Their next assignment is a one-off Test against Afghanistan in June, but that game will not count towards the World Test Championship standings.
Later in the year, India are set to tour Sri Lanka and New Zealand for two-Test series. Those fixtures are expected to carry significant weight in shaping India’s chances of reaching another WTC final.
- India have not played a Test match yet this year.
- A one-off Test versus Afghanistan is scheduled for June, but it will not affect WTC standings.
- Two-Test tours of Sri Lanka and New Zealand later in the year could strongly influence India’s WTC qualification hopes.
WTC table at a glance
At the top of the table, Australia remain firmly in first place with 87.50 percentage points after winning seven of their eight Tests. New Zealand occupy second position, followed by South Africa and Sri Lanka. Pakistan, meanwhile, are placed eighth after managing only one win from four Tests so far in the current WTC cycle.
- Australia: first place with 87.50 percentage points (seven wins from eight Tests).
- New Zealand: second.
- South Africa: third.
- Sri Lanka: fourth.
- Pakistan: eighth after one win from four Tests.
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