WTC 2023-25: Pakistan Finish Last

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The Pakistani Cricket Team endured a horrendous 2023-25 WTC cycle as they finished last after a 120-run loss against West Indies in the 2nd test match played at Multan Cricket Ground, Multan on 27th January 2025.

They began this cycle with a 2-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka during July 2023. Under the captaincy of Babar Azam, Pakistan registered a 4-wicket win in the first test at Galle and then thrashed the hosts by a massive innings and 222 runs loss at SSC, Colombo.

Pakistan’s next away was their toughest challenge. They faced Australia in Australia during the 3-match Test series in December 2023-January 2024. Pakistan continued their poor form in tests on Australian soil. Shan Masood was appointed the captain removing Babar Azam.

They began this series with a disappointing 360-run loss at Optus Stadium, Perth. Pakistan gave a tough fight in the 2nd test at Melbourne but could not withstand the loss by 79 runs.

Despite, Aamar Jamal’s brilliant performances with the bat and ball in the 3rd test match at Sydney, Pakistan suffered 8 wicket loss to be whitewashed.

Pakistan suffered an embarrassing 0-2 loss whitewash against Bangladesh at home. Both matches were played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. They lost the first test match after scoring 448 runs for 6. Bangladesh hammered 565 on the board. Pakistani batting crumbled under pressure dismissed for 146 setting 30 runs target.

The second test was another disappointing outing for Pakistan. Pakistan made 274 in their first innings. After reducing Bangladesh to 26 for 6, they allowed Liton Das, & Mehidy Hasan Miraz to post 262 on the board. In their 2nd innings, Pakistan was bundled out for 172. Bangladesh chased down the target with 5 wickets to spare.

Pakistan eventually registered a 2-1-win home series win over England in October 2024. The first test saw the hosts suffering an innings and 47 runs loss at Multan after the hosts made 556 runs in the first innings. England hammered Pakistan bowling posting 823 for 7.

Pakistan turned to spin in Multan and Rawalpindi. Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali took most of the wickets registering 152 runs victory in the 2nd test at Multan and then 9 wickets win in the 3rd test.

Pakistan’s poor form in SENA countries continued. They suffered a 0-2 whitewash against South Africa. Despite Mohammad Abbas’s brilliance, Pakistan could not whip out Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen defending 148 runs at Super-Sport Park, Centurion from 26th December onwards.

They were completely outplayed by South Africa in the 2nd test at Newlands, Cape Town. Pakistan bowlers struggled badly with hosts South Africa posting mammoth 615 in the first innings. After posting 194 runs in the first innings, Pakistan made a superb effort following-on amassing 478 runs. South Africa chased down the target of 58 without losing any wickets.

During the final Test series at home against West Indies, Pakistan registered a dominating 127 runs win at Multan Cricket Stadium on 17th January 2025. Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali& Abrar on a pitch that spun from ball 1.

The second test saw Pakistan suffering an embarrassing a 120-run loss in the 2nd test at Multan on 25th January. After reducing the visitors to 38 for 7, they allowed them to score 163 runs. In reply, Pakistani batters struggled bundled out for 154 as Pakistan took a 9- runs lead.

Pakistan’s bowling struggled as the visitors made 244 runs on the board. Chasing down 254, they were bundled out for just 133. The series ended with a 1-1 draw.

Pakistan played a total of 14 matches in this cycle winning 5 &lost 9. They suffered 13 point deduction due to a slow over-rate with a percentage of 27.98.

Results of Pakistan Test series results in 2023-25 WTC Cycle

Away

Pakistan lost to Australia-0-3 (3) 

Pakistan lost to South Africa-0-2 (2)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka- 2-0 (2)  

Home

Pakistan lost to Bangladesh-0-2 (2)

Pakistan defeated England-2-1 (3)

Pakistan drew West Indies- 1-1 (2)



 





Pakistan finished last in the 2023-25 WTC Cycle 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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