WTC Points Table: Pakistan’s poor run in Test cricket continued with another heavy defeat at Lord’s. England beat Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test to take a 2-0 lead in the 3-match series.
Chasing a target of 389 runs, Pakistan were bowled out for just 194 in 50.5 overs. England’s bowlers once again produced a strong performance, while Pakistan’s batters failed to spend enough time at the crease. The result has also brought a major change to the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table.
England gain in WTC points table
The win over Pakistan has given England a big boost in the WTC standings. England now have 62 points in the 2025-27 WTC cycle, while their points percentage has increased to 34.44.
The victory has also helped England move up to 6th place in the table. England have overtaken Sri Lanka after winning the second Test against Pakistan.
With the third Test still to come, England will now look to complete a 3-0 series win and improve their WTC position further.
Pakistan’s WTC situation gets worse
Pakistan’s position has become even more difficult after another Test defeat. The team had already been eliminated from the race for the WTC 2027 final.
Pakistan are now ninth in the standings with a points percentage of 16.67. A defeat in the third Test against England would make their situation even worse. Pakistan will now be looking to avoid a clean sweep and finish the series with some pride.
Australia continue to dominate WTC standings
Australia remain at the top of the WTC points table with an impressive 80 points. Their position puts them in a strong position to qualify for the WTC final. South Africa, New Zealand and Bangladesh follow Australia in the standings. India are currently in fifth place with a 51.52 points.
India face a tough WTC road ahead
India’s WTC campaign has also become more challenging after the draw in the Colombo Test. The result has made India’s path to the final more difficult.
India still have seven Tests left in the current WTC cycle. According to the information provided, India will need to win at least six of those seven matches to keep their qualification hopes alive. Even then, India may have to depend on results involving other teams.
WTC 2025-27 points table after England vs Pakistan
| Position | Team | Points Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 80% |
| 2 | South Africa | – |
| 3 | New Zealand | – |
| 4 | Bangladesh | – |
| 5 | India | 51.52% |
| 6 | England | 34.44% |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | – |
| 8 | – | – |
| 9 | Pakistan | 16.67% |
England vs Pakistan result impacts WTC race
England’s 194-run victory has strengthened their position in the World Test Championship 2025-27 standings.
For Pakistan, the defeat is another setback in an already difficult Test campaign. India, meanwhile, have little room for error in their remaining matches.
With 7 Tests still to play, the Indian team will need a strong run of results if it wants to stay in contention for the WTC 2027 final.