The West Indies, Roston Chase, secured crucial points during the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship standings after defeating Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series. Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, remained at the bottom of the table after another disappointing result in the WTC cycle.
The West Indies secured a 90-run victory during the first Test, which ended on the fourth day at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad, on Monday, July 28. Chasing 211 for victory, the visitors were bowled out for just 120 runs as the West Indies sealed a convincing win to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Updated ICC World Test Championship Points Table (WTC Table) After WI vs PAK 1st Test Revealed
Australia are at the top of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship standings with seven wins from eight Tests. They have 84 points and a points percentage (PCT) of 87.50. Defending champions South Africa are at second place with 36 points and a PCT of 75.00 after winning three of their four matches.
Despite their impressive victory over Pakistan, the West Indies remain eighth in the standings. They have 30 points from 11 Tests, with two wins, seven defeats, and two draws. The Windies have a PCT of 22.73.
Pakistan are at the bottom spot in the WTC table after another defeat. They have managed only one win and four losses in five Tests, with four points and a PCT of 6.67. Their only victory in the ongoing WTC cycle came against South Africa in Lahore last year.
Here is the Updated ICC World Test Championship Points Table:
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Ded | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 87.50 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 72.22 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 58.33 |
| 5 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 41.67 |
| 7 | England | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 38 | 24.36 |
| 8 | West Indies | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 22.73 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6.67 |
West Indies Defeat Pakistan in 1st Test
Pakistan failed to chase 211 on a difficult pitch and were bowled out for 120 in 40.2 overs. The defeat was their eighth successive away Test loss since the 2023 tour of Australia and their 13th defeat in the last 17 Tests.
Captain Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 58 off 107 balls, hitting nine fours. Mohammad Abbas scored 23 and shared a 49-run last-wicket stand with Babar after Pakistan slipped to 71/9. Mohammad Rizwan was the only other batter to reach double figures with 11.
The West Indies scored 311 in the first innings. Shai Hope made 92, while Kevam Hodge added 84. Pakistan responded with 282 despite Shan Masood's 109 and Imam-ul-Haq's 63. They collapsed from 244/3 to lose their last seven wickets for just 38 runs. Justin Greaves starred with figures of 5/27.
The hosts managed 181 in their second innings, with Shamar Joseph's 38 and a valuable 61-run partnership with Kemar Roach. Mohammad Abbas took 5 wickets for 22 runs to keep Pakistan in the contest.
