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Bangladesh Surges Past India in World Test Championship
20 May
Summary
- Bangladesh climbed to fifth in WTC rankings after sweeping Pakistan 2-0.
- India dropped to sixth place with 48.15 percentage points.
- Australia leads the WTC standings with 87.50 percentage points.
The Indian cricket team has experienced a downturn in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) rankings, now positioned at sixth place. This movement comes as Bangladesh has climbed to fifth following their dominant 2-0 series sweep against Pakistan on home soil. This marks a significant shift in the WTC standings.
Bangladesh secured their improved ranking with a series of strong performances, accumulating 58.33 percentage points. In contrast, India, who were finalists in the first two WTC editions, now hold 48.15 percentage points. India's recent form includes a home series loss to South Africa and a drawn series in England.
Australia maintains its lead in the WTC points table with an impressive 87.50 percentage points, having won seven of their eight Tests. New Zealand follows in second place, with South Africa and Sri Lanka rounding out the top positions. Pakistan remains in eighth place with limited success in the current cycle.
