West Indies defeat Pakistan; India remains fifth in WTC standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:17 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
West Indies secured a 90-run victory over Pakistan in their ICC World Test Championship match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. This defeat marks Pakistan's eighth consecutive loss in away Tests, dropping them to the bottom of the WTC standings with just one win from five matches. West Indies managed to set a target of 211, aided by Shai Hope's 92 and a five-wicket haul from Justin Greaves. Pakistan struggled in their second innings, collapsing to 120 all out despite Babar Azam's unbeaten 58. With this result, India holds fifth place in the standings after nine matches, with four wins.
- •West Indies claim victory over Pakistan by 90 runs.
- •Pakistan slips to last place in WTC with a 6.66 PCT.
- •Babar Azam scores an unbeaten 58 but lacks support.
- •India sits fifth with four wins in nine matches.
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — WTC 2025-27 points table: Pakistan slump to last after West Indies defeat; where do India stand?
"Pakistan slumped to the bottom of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after a 90-run defeat to the West Indies, their eighth consecutive away Test loss. Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves starred in the win, while Babar Azam's unbeaten 58 went in vain. India are fifth in the standings, with Australia leading and South Africa second.
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