Pakistan's WTC rank slips after heavy defeat in England

The third Test at Edgbaston ended in a commanding eight‑wicket win for England, completing a 3‑0 clean sweep over Pakistan on English soil for the first time.

Root and Jordan Cox each contributed a fifty, guiding the Three Lions to chase down 130 runs. England’s World Test Championship points rose to 74 from 62, and the win‑percentage improved to 38.54% after 16 matches.

While England holds the sixth slot, its enhanced win‑rate now surpasses Sri Lanka’s, though India’s 51.52% still leaves the English side behind the tournament’s front‑runners.

Pakistan’s table position fell further; the loss, coupled with an eight‑point deduction for a slow over‑rate, reduced their win‑percentage to 14.81% and confirmed their place at the bottom of the standings.

Australia remains unbeaten at the summit with 96 points and an 80% win rate. South Africa and New Zealand occupy second and third places respectively, while Bangladesh’s victory in Darwin propelled them ahead of India, which rests at fifth with a 51.52% win rate.