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England sweep lifts pressure in WTC table

3 sourcesUpdated 13 Sept 2026, 3:42 am Coverage regionsIndia · Global
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England completed a 3-0 clean sweep of Pakistan with an eight-wicket win in the third Test at Edgbaston.

Pakistan were bowled out for 133 in the first innings and made 449 in the second before England chased the target.

England stayed sixth in the World Test Championship standings with a points percentage of 38.54.

India remained fifth with a points percentage of 51.52 ahead of their series in New Zealand.

Why it mattersThe result reshapes the World Test Championship standings and changes India’s position.
More context

Pakistan stayed at the bottom of the table, and one report said their percentage fell to 14.81 per cent.

Australia continued to hold the top spot in the nine-team table with a points percentage of 80 per cent.

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting agrees that England beat Pakistan in the third Test at Edgbaston to complete a 3-0 sweep and that the result affected the World Test Championship table. It also agrees that England remained sixth, Pakistan stayed last, and India stood fifth.

What is changing or disputed

The standings can still change as series results elsewhere alter points percentages and positions in the nine-team table. The reports also give slightly different wording on Pakistan’s percentage, while agreeing it declined sharply.

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The reporting says England completed a 3-0 clean sweep of Pakistan with an eight-wicket win in the third Test at Edgbaston. It notes that Pakistan were bowled out for 133 in the first innings, made 449 in the second, and still lost after England chased the target. The World Test Championship table left England sixth on 38.54 points percentage, India fifth on 51.52, and Pakistan last, with Australia still first on 80 per cent.

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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

World Test Championship points table: Where does India stand after England's 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan?

Quick source take

The Times of India reports on England completing a 3-0 clean sweep over Pakistan after winning the third Test by eight wickets at Edgbaston. The article outlines match statistics, including Pakistan being bowled out for 133 in their first innings and recovering with 449 in the second, before England successfully chased the target. It also provides updated World Test Championship standings, showing England staying sixth, Pakistan remaining last, and India positioned fifth ahead of their series in New Zealand.

The Shillong Times Neutral framing Reported

England close in on India in WTC standings after Birmingham win, Pakistan suffer more

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The Shillong Times reports that England improved their standing in the World Test Championship points table following a series sweep against Pakistan at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The source details how England consolidated their sixth position and closed the gap on India, while Pakistan remained at the bottom of the standings with a decreased points percentage. Additionally, the report notes that Australia continues to hold the top spot in the nine-team table.