Pakistan presently sit within the eighth place on the WTC factors desk, with simply two wins in six matches and a profitable share of 30.56. This vital decline in kind, particularly in red-ball cricket, has left them with a steep mountain to climb in the event that they hope to succeed in the WTC ultimate.
Pakistan nonetheless have eight Exams remaining within the present WTC cycle. To have a robust probability of constructing the ultimate, they would wish to win all of those matches. This process can be difficult, as they face powerful opponents, together with England, West Indies, and South Africa, with the collection in opposition to the Proteas being performed away from house.
In the meantime, India and Australia stay the favorites to face one another once more within the WTC ultimate subsequent yr. Each groups are on the prime of the standings with a substantial lead. India lead with six wins in 9 matches and a profitable share of 68.52, whereas defending champions Australia are simply behind with eight wins in 12 matches and a share of 62.50. The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this yr can be essential for each groups as they purpose to safe their locations within the ultimate.
Bangladesh’s current victory over Pakistan has moved them as much as sixth place within the factors desk, with two wins in 5 matches and a profitable share of 40.00. This victory marks a big enchancment for Bangladesh in Check cricket.
In one other notable match, England defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets within the first Check, climbing from seventh to fourth within the WTC factors desk. This end result precipitated Sri Lanka to slide to the fifth place.
Whereas an India vs Pakistan ultimate stays a tantalizing prospect, Pakistan’s path to the WTC ultimate now seems more and more inconceivable given their present place and up to date performances.
