Pakistan’s struggles within the ICC World Check Championship (WTC) 2025-27 continued on Tuesday after they suffered a 90-run defeat to West Indies within the first Check of the two-match collection on the Brian Lara Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. The end result not solely handed the hosts a 1-0 lead within the collection but in addition ensured Pakistan remained rooted to the underside of the up to date WTC standings.
Set a difficult goal of 211 on a testing floor, Pakistan’s batting lineup as soon as once more didn’t ship underneath strain. Whereas captain Babar Azam fought valiantly with an unbeaten half-century, the guests by no means seemed accountable for the chase as West Indies’ tempo assault dismantled the batting order to safe a memorable victory.
West Indies overpower Pakistan to take collection lead
West Indies started the fourth day with a wholesome lead and prolonged it additional by a late counter-attacking cameo from Shamar Joseph, who blasted 38 off simply 27 deliveries. His fast runs helped the hosts put up 181 of their second innings and set Pakistan a goal of 211.
The chase rapidly unravelled as Jayden Seales produced a sensational spell, ending with figures of 5/20. Kemar Roach and Participant of the Match Justin Greaves offered wonderful assist as wickets continued to tumble at common intervals.
Pakistan’s solely resistance got here from skipper Babar, who remained unbeaten on 58 with 9 boundaries. He discovered little assist from the opposite finish, though No.11 Mohammad Abbas briefly delayed the inevitable with a preventing 23. Pakistan had been finally bowled out properly wanting the goal, struggling their fourth defeat in 5 matches within the ongoing WTC cycle.
Pakistan stay ninth in up to date WTC 2025-27 standings
The defeat leaves Pakistan on the backside of the World Check Championship standings with only one win from 5 matches. Their factors share (PCT) dropped additional to six.67, maintaining them in ninth place.
West Indies, in the meantime, earned their second victory of the cycle however stay eighth regardless of enhancing their tally to 30 factors. Australia proceed to dominate the standings with seven wins from eight Assessments and a PCT of 87.50, whereas South Africa and New Zealand occupy the second and third positions respectively.
Bangladesh stay fourth after a formidable begin to the cycle, whereas India are positioned fifth with 4 wins, 4 defeats and one draw from 9 Assessments. Sri Lanka and England occupy the sixth and seventh spots respectively.
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Up to date WTC 2025-27 Factors Desk
| Place | Group | Performed | Received | Misplaced | Draw | Factors | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 87.50 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 72.22 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 58.33 |
| 5 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 41.67 |
| 7 | England | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 38 | 24.36 |
| 8 | West Indies | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 22.73 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6.67 |
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