Pakistan registered a record-breaking win against Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-Test series by chasing down a target of 342. The win not only helped Pakistan move up in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings but their arch-rival India as well.
Before the first Test at Galle International Stadium between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the hosts were placed third whereas the visitors were fourth on the table.
The four-wicket win helped Pakistan improve their win percentage to 58.33. From eight matches, they have won two, lost two and drawn two.
The loss at home meant Sri Lanka slip three places to number sixth. With four wins and a draw from nine games, they have a win percentage of 48.15 now. On the other hand, India have a win percentage of 52.08. The loss against England at Edgbaston and the two-point penalty affected their chances of reaching the final for the second time.
However, Sri Lanka will have a chance to regain the third spot when they face Pakistan in the second Test at the same venue. If Sri Lanka win the next game, they will move to the third spot. A draw or loss will keep them on the sixth spot.
Pakistan will remain third if they win or draw the second Test. A loss in the second Test will mean that they slip to sixth position.
Currently, South Africa are at the top with a win percentage of 71.43 followed by Australia's 70 per cent.
India, on the other hand, have a win percentage of 52.08. India will play their next Test later this year against Bangladesh. It will be followed by a four-Test series against Australia. India need to win all six matches remaining in the current cycle to finish in top two.
How WTC points work
For every win, a team earns 12 points whereas for a draw, they get four points. In case of slow over rate, teams are penalised. For each over, a point is deducted. The win percentage is calculated by the points a team has accumulated divided by the total points a team would have earned if they manage to win all matches.
