Updated WTC Points Table After Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Draw

Updated WTC Points Table After Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Draw [Source: AP]

Pakistan and Sri Lanka played out a draw in the first Test of their 2026 series, with neither side managing to secure a victory in the five-day contest. The result meant that both teams added four points to their respective tallies in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

Pakistan had entered the match at the bottom of the standings after suffering seven defeats in nine Tests. Although the draw secured some points, it was not enough to lift them from ninth place. 

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, retained their seventh position after adding the draw points to their record. Here is the updated WTC points table following the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Updated WTC Points Table: New Zealand Remain on Top, Pakistan Stay 9th

(Updated WTC points table after PAK vs SL 1st Test)

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The draw has helped Pakistan increase their points tally from five to nine after accounting for their 19-point deduction. Their PCT has consequently improved from 4.63 to 7.50, although they remain at the bottom of the table.

Sri Lanka have also added four points, taking their total from 24 to 28. However, their PCT remains unchanged at 33.33, keeping them in seventh place.

The top six positions have also remained unaffected, with New Zealand continuing to lead the standings at 72.22 PCT. South Africa are second with 71.43, followed by Australia at 69.23. India occupy fourth place, while Bangladesh and England complete the top six.

How Has the Draw Affected Pakistan and Sri Lanka's WTC Final Chances?

The result offers Pakistan a small boost, but their position in the standings highlights the challenge ahead. With only nine points from 10 matches and a PCT of 7.50, they will need a significant turnaround in their remaining fixtures to become serious contenders for a place in the 2027 WTC final.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, remain in a comparatively better position. Their PCT of 33.33 keeps them seventh, but they will need to collect more wins in their remaining matches to challenge the teams above them.

Both sides will be looking to make the most of their upcoming Test assignments, as every available point could prove important in the race to finish among the top two teams and qualify for the WTC final.

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