![World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated] after PAK vs NZ 2nd Test](https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/wtc.jpg "World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated] after PAK vs NZ 2nd Test 1")
World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table: What a disastrous home season it has turned out for Pakistan! The Asian side which is known to dominate in home conditions failed to win even a single test match in the entire season on home soil. The lean run of Pakistan’s test side continued as they drew the two-match test series against New Zealand in the National Stadium in Karachi.
Kiwi skipper Tim Southee called for a brave declaration late on day four which set the tone for an eventful final day of the 2nd test. Pakistan lost two early wickets on day four itself without adding a single run to the scoreboard and it seemed a total of 319 runs was far-fetched for the hosts.
On the final day of the 2nd Test, the Kiwis once again scalped three crucial wickets to further put a hole in Pakistan’s batting unit. Half of Pakistan’s batting unit was bundled at a score of 80 runs and it looked dark for the home side to show resistance against the scrutinizing bowling spells.
However, veteran batter Sarfaraz Ahmad showcased his batting brilliance in a time of adversity for Pakistan. Ahmad stitched a strong 100 runs partnership with Saud Shakeel and followed it with another 70-run stand with Salman Agha. In the process, the senior glovesman completed his century and kept Pakistan in the game till the very last moment.
As the game proceeded to its end, the light began fading away and it only meant that New Zealand will have to bowl spinners to complete the remaining overs. Although Sarfaraz eventually lost his wicket while six overs were yet to be bowled, the duo of Nasheem Shah and Abrar Ahmed held their sides and took the game to a draw.
With the draw, Pakistan’s win percentage in the WTC test matches moved to 38.1. Through the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle, Pakistan only managed to win four test matches and six times they ended up being on the losing side. Meanwhile, on four occasions, they took the game to a draw.
Pakistan’s hopes for the World Test Championship Final are already over. They were never in contention for the summit clash following their embarrassing performance throughout the cycle.
This article would lead you through World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated] after PAK vs NZ 2nd Test.
World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated]
Australia continues to lead the way for the other Test-playing sides in the World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table with a whopping 78.57 win percentage. The Aussies are followed by the Indians, who are in contention for the WTC final, with a win percentage of 58.93. The third place is grabbed by Sri Lanka with a 53.33 win percentage while South Africa stands in the fourth place with a 50 win percentage.
England (46.97) is placed fifth followed by West Indies (40.91), Pakistan (38.1), New Zealand (27.27) and Bangladesh (11.11).