In a major upset in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table, Pakistan has overtaken India following a commanding 93-run victory against South Africa in the Lahore Test. Pakistan leads the two-match series 1-0 and climbed to the second spot with just one win, pushing India down to fourth place despite India having 40 more points.

WTC Points Table Overview

• Australia leads the table with a perfect record of 3 wins from 3 matches.

• Pakistan, with a 100% win percentage from just one victory, now holds second position.

• Sri Lanka stands at third with a win percentage of 66.67%.

• India, despite securing 4 wins out of 7 matches, has a win percentage of only 61.90%, placing them fourth in the rankings.

Match Summary: Pakistan vs South Africa, Lahore Test

Pakistan showcased dominance on the spin-friendly Lahore pitch. Batting first, Pakistan posted a total of 378 runs in their first innings. South Africa struggled in response, managing only 269 runs. Pakistan added 167 runs in the second innings, setting a challenging target of 277 runs for South Africa. Ultimately, South Africa collapsed at 183 runs, handing Pakistan a 93-run victory.

The standout performer was left-arm spinner Nauman Ali, who took 10 wickets in the match. Shaheen Afridi also contributed significantly with 4 wickets in the second innings, sealing Pakistan’s win and strengthening their position in the WTC table.

Pakistan’s performance marks a promising start in their World Test Championship campaign, especially after failing to secure home wins in previous tournaments.