It would be a dream come true for fans to see India and Pakistan face off in the World Test Championship final in England. But what are the chances of that happening? Both teams have been inconsistent, oscillating between exceptional performances in one series and disappointing defeats in another. Pakistan recently suffered a clean sweep at home against Bangladesh, dashing fans’ hopes. However, they revived expectations with a thrilling 2-1 series victory against England in Pakistan. But will this win aid their qualification for the WTC final? Let’s discuss the possibilities.
Can Pakistan still qualify for WTC 2025 final?
Unfortunately, it is now impossible for Pakistan to qualify for the 2025 World Test Championship final. They are currently seventh in the WTC standings, with a points percentage of 33.33%. Although they have three remaining Test series before the final, Australia, India, and Sri Lanka—the top three teams in the rankings—have accrued points that Pakistan cannot surpass in the upcoming matches.
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Pakistan’s remarkable comeback
After losing their home series against Bangladesh 2-0, Pakistan scripted a remarkable comeback with a 2-1 series victory against England. Although they lost the first match at the Multan Cricket Stadium, they made a strategic move in the second match at the same venue by introducing spinners Nauman Ali and Sajid Khan, who turned the series around for Pakistan. Their spin attacks troubled the English batters, helping Pakistan level the series. The final encounter shifted to the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where Pakistan clinched the series with ease and dominance.
