59-Year Low: Pakistan slip in latest ICC Rankings after 2-0 series loss to Bangladesh

Pakistan suffered humiliating 2-0 loss to Bangladesh at home and in the process created some of the historical unwanted records.

It was first ever Test win for Bangladesh vs Pakistan and series win was a bonus. In the latest ICC Test Team Rankings, Pakistan slipped to No. 8. Pakistan’s rating has dropped to 76 points, their lowest in Test cricket since 1965.

Pakistan were in the sixth spot before the start of the Test series against Bangladesh. Pakistan lost the first Test by 10 wickets despite declaring their first innings. They lost the second one by six wickets despite having Bangladesh reeling at 26 for 6 in the first innings in Rawalpindi. Pakistan never had rating points fewer than 76, barring a brief period in which they did not play sufficient Test matches to accumulate rating points, according to the ICC.

The development comes a day after Pakistan slipped to No. 8 in the nine-team ICC World Test Championship points table. Pakistan have won only two of their nine matches in the ongoing Test championship cycle, which will culminate with the final at Lord’s in London next year. Pakistan’s hopes of featuring in the final have taken a massive blow after the series sweep at home.

Pakistan have not won a Test match at home since March 2021 — a poor streak in which they have lost six and drawn four in familiar conditions. Pakistan last won a Test match at home against South Africa in February 2021.

ICC TEST RANKINGS (AS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2024)

1. Australia – 124 points
2. India – 120 points
3. England – 108 points
4. South Africa – 104 points
5. New Zealand – 96 points
6. Sri Lanka – 83 points
7. West Indies – 77 points
8. Pakistan – 76 points
9. Bangladesh – 66 points
10. Ireland – 26 points
11. Zimbabwe – 4 points
12. Afghanistan – 0 points