Bangladesh win - (Source: AFP)On Tuesday, May 12, the high-octane first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan concluded with a well-deserved win for the hosts. The Tigers registered a 104-run win to lead the two-match Test series 1-0. It has been a brilliant Test match, spanning over five days and 15 sessions. Shedding light on the match, the defeat has come at the wrong time for the Shan Masood-led side, as it has affected their chances of qualifying for the WTC 2025-27 final.Updated WTC Table After Bangladesh’s Win over PakistanPakistan Go Below IndiaNotably, both teams were playing their 2nd Test series of the current WTC 2025-2027 cycle. Before the first Test, Pakistan were ranked 5th on the ICC World Test Championship Points Table with 1 win and 1 defeat. They have now slipped below India and Bangladesh to go 7th on the ICC World Test Championship Points Table.The Shan Masood-led side have a 33.33 PCT with just 1 win in three matches. The defeat has also resulted in India moving to 5th place on the ICC World Test Championship Points Table.Bangladesh Climb 2 SpotsOn the other hand, Bangladesh were 8th on the WTC Table. They have now climbed to 6th on the table with 1 win, 1 defeat, and a solitary draw in three matches. The Tigers have a 44.44 PCT. 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However, Australia are the only team with a 80+ PCT. Rest, New Zealand and South Africa are the only teams with 70+ PCT.Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are in a better position compared to other teams because they have played just 2 and 3 Tests so far in the new WTC cycle respectively. On the other hand, the likes of India and England have played several more games and are in a state of bother.Following this series, Pakistan will travel to West Indies, who are 9th on the ICC World Test Championship Points Table, while Bangladesh will tour Australia, who are on top of the table. Hence, the ongoing season is of utmost importance for both Pakistan and Bangladesh.Talking about India, the Shubman Gill-led will travel to Sri Lanka in August 2026 for a two-match Test series.Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test Match SummaryAs mentioned above, it was an enthralling game of cricket in the 1st Test. Bangladesh, batting first, put 413 runs on the board. Skipper Najmul Shanto scored a century and helped his side put a big total in the first innings.In reply, Pakistan fell short slightly as they rode on Azan Awais' century and tumbled for 386 runs on the board. With a lead of 27 runs, The Tigers declared the innings on day 4, asking Pakistan to chase 268.Nahid Rana weaved his magic in the 2nd innings and picked up a fifer to rattle the Shan Masood-led side for just 163 runs in the last innings. Also Read: Rahul Dravid Abstains From Coaching His Own Team As Ravichandran Ashwin Announced Captain
