ICC World Test Championship Points Table, WTC Table After SA vs PAK 2nd Test 2025

South Africa have bolstered their position at the top of the World Test Championship points table (WTC points table) with a thumping victory over Pakistan in the second Test. The Proteas inflicted a 10-wicket loss on Pakistan in the final game of the series, played at the Newlands, Cape Town.

After the poor show in the first innings, Pakistan did well with the bat in the second innings. However, South Africa eventually overcame Pakistan's resistance on day four of the Test and clean swept the two-match series.

South Africa put themselves in the driver's seat by posting a mammoth total of 615 runs in the first innings. Opening batsman Ryan Rickelton starred with the bat, scoring 259 while captain Temba Bavuma and wicketkeeper-batsman Kyle Verreynne scored centuries as well.

In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for a paltry total of 194 runs. Barring Babar Azam (58), no other Pakistan batter could reach the 50-run mark in the innings. For South Africa, Kagiso Rabada picked up 2 wickets while debutant Kwena Maphaka and Keshav Maharaj claimed two wickets each.

Asked to follow on, Pakistan did well in the second innings. Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a big stand of 205 runs for the first wicket. However, once the stand was broken following Babar's dismissal for 81, Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals.

They were eventually bowled out for 478 runs. Masood was Pakistan's top scorer, scoring 145 runs. Rabada and Maharaj picked up 3 wickets each in the innings.

Set a target of 58 runs, South Africa crossed the finishing line in just 7.1 overs. David Bedingham, promoted to open the innings, smashed 44 off just 30 balls to ensure that the Proteas reach home without any fuss.

Updated ICC WTC Points Table after the second SA vs PAK Test:

The stunning victory in Cape Town has confirmed South Africa's position at the top of the WTC points table. While the win in the first Test booked their place in the WTC final, the latest win has ensured that they will be heading into the final as the WTC points table toppers.

South Africa will be facing reigning champions Australia in the title decider. Even though Australia will play two more Tests in the ongoing cycle, they cannot replace South Africa from the top spot. South Africa have a points percentage of 69.44 while Australia are at the second spot with a points percentage of 63.73.

Meanwhile, Pakistan are languishing at the eighth spot in the WTC points table with a points percentage of 27.78. Pakistan will also play two more Tests in the ongoing cycle and will be looking to improve their position in the table.

Here is the updated WTC points table following the second SA vs PAK Test: