Bangladesh Secures Historic Series Victory Over Pakistan in ICC World Test Championship Update

Bangladesh Makes History with 2-0 Series Victory Over Pakistan in ICC World Test Championship

Updated: May 20, 2026, 11:20 AM IST

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Bangladesh secured a historic 2-0 series victory over Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championship (2025-27) on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for the team in Sylhet.

Chasing a daunting target of 437 runs on the final day, Pakistan faltered in the opening session, ultimately succumbing to a 78-run defeat. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam was the star of the show, claiming impressive figures of 6/120, as the visitors were bowled out for 358. Mohammad Rizwan came tantalizingly close to a century, falling just six runs short with a score of 94.

This victory propelled Bangladesh to fifth place in the World Test Championship standings, overtaking India, who now sit in sixth with only 52 points from nine matches, including four losses. Bangladesh’s points percentage (PCT) of 58.33 places them ahead of India’s 48.15, while Pakistan’s struggles continue, with their PCT plummeting to 8.33 after four matches. Only the West Indies, with a meager PCT of 4.17, remain below Pakistan in the standings.

The series began with a rain-affected first Test, where Bangladesh triumphed by 104 runs, thanks to a stellar performance from speedster Nahid Rana, who dismantled the Pakistani batting order with a five-wicket haul.

As the World Test Championship progresses, defending champions Australia lead the table with an impressive PCT of 87.5, having suffered only one loss in eight matches. New Zealand and South Africa follow closely behind with PCTs of 77.78 and 75, respectively.

The current standings reflect the fierce competition in the championship, with the top two teams set to progress to the final in 2027. The points system awards 12 points for a win, 6 for a tie, and 4 for a draw, with teams ranked according to their percentage of points won.

As Bangladesh celebrates this landmark achievement, the cricketing world watches closely to see how the rest of the championship unfolds. Will they continue their rise, or will other teams reclaim their positions? Only time will tell.