Following a 79-run defeat against Australia in the 2ncd AUS vs PAK Test, Pakistan remained in the second spot of the WTC Standings while Australia stayed in the sixth. With a dominant win against India, South Africa find themselves in the top spot with 100% win percentage in the WTC 2025-27 cycle so far,
In a dominant performance, Australia secured a convincing 79-run victory over Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. The Men in Green struggled to withstand the fierce attack unleashed by the Australian bowlers, leading to a swift conclusion of Pakistan’s innings. With this win, the hosts have sealed the Test series, holding an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Updated WTC Standings
| TEAMS | D | W | L | T | D | N/R | PT | PCT |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 100 |
| PAKISTAN | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 61.11 |
| NEW ZEALAND | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50 |
| BANGLADESH | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 50 |
| INDIA | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 44.44 |
| AUSTRALIA | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 41.67 |
| WEST INDIES | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16.67 |
| ENGLAND | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 15 |
| SRI LANKA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan began their pursuit of the target in the fourth innings after restricting Australia to 262 runs in their second innings. Despite the efforts of skipper Shan Masood, who put up a commendable 60-run innings before being dismissed, the team couldn’t overcome the formidable challenge. Pat Cummins emerged as the standout performer for the hosts, securing a five-wicket haul and reaching the milestone of his 250th Test wicket during this remarkable achievement.
