Bangladesh jump India on WTC27 standings after Pakistan win
Bangladesh boost their chances of appearing in the World Test Championship Final with an impressive victory over Pakistan.
Bangladesh have moved above India and into fifth place on the ICC World Test Championship standings following an impressive 78-run triumph over Pakistan in the second Test in Sylhet.
The Asian side wrapped up the series-clinching victory during the morning session on the final day of the Test, with their bowlers taking the last three Pakistan wickets to ensure a 2-0 series scoreline.
A brilliant final day performance sees Bangladesh come out on top and complete a 2-0 series sweep against Pakistan 💪
— ICC (@ICC) May 20, 2026
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The victory sees Bangladesh move up to fifth on the World Test Championship standings with a win-loss percentage of 58.33 percent, surpassing India who drop to sixth.
Pakistan remain in eighth place on the standings following the loss.
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