Pakistan in WTC Final: Despite suffering a 2-0 Test series defeat against Bangladesh, Pakistan cricket team remains in contention for World Test Championship (WTC) finals, scheduled for June 2025 at Lord's, England. Pakistan still has a chance to qualify for the WTC finals.
After their recent defeat against Bangladesh, Pakistan currently sits in 8th place on the WTC standings with just 16 points from two wins. They have seven Test matches remaining before the WTC Final in June 2025.
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Pakistan's next challenge is a three-match Test series at home against England. Following that, they will have a two-month break before facing South Africa and West Indies in two-match Test series, running until January. To keep their hopes alive for a spot in the WTC Final, Pakistan will need to secure victories in most of their remaining fixtures.
Pakistan's Upcoming Test Matches Before WTC Final
Pakistan will host England for a three-Test series from October 7-24.
From December 8 to January 3, Pakistan will tour South Africa for a series that includes three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests.
West Indies will then visit Pakistan for a two-Test series from January 16-24.
Pakistan still have an outside chance of reaching the WTC Final if they manage to defeat England 3-0 and South Africa 2-0. However, achieving these results will be extremely challenging. Beating England at home will be a tough task, and overcoming South Africa on their home turf will be nothing short of a miracle given Pakistan's current form.
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Bangladesh Inflicts 2-0 Test Series Whitewash On Pakistan
Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone with a 2-0 clean sweep against Pakistan, marking their first-ever series whitewash on Pakistani soil.
Pakistan suffered a 10-wicket defeat in the series opener, followed by a 6-wicket loss in the second Test.