Pakistan has surged to the second spot in the World Test Championship standings after a 93-run win over South Africa in Lahore.
The win, which kicked off their 2025/27 cycle, sees Pakistan leap past Bangladesh, England, India, and Sri Lanka with 100 PCT and 12 points.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood said, "I think you always have to start well. It's a great opportunity playing the team that won the previous (World) Test Championship (cycle)."
Australia remains atop the standings with three wins and the bragging rights as 2023 champions.
Author's summary: Pakistan rises to 2nd in WTC standings.