Pakistan docked 11 points in World Test Championship for slow over-rate in Birmingham
Pakistan were deducted 11 points in the World Test Championship and their players docked 50% of their match fees due to a slow over-rate during last week’s test against England in Birmingham, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. The visitors were 11 overs short of their target as England won the match by eight wickets to sweep the series 3-0, the ICC said in a statement. The…
Pakistan suffered a significant setback in their World Test Championship standings after being docked 11 points and facing a 50% deduction of their match fees due to a slow over-rate during their recent test match against England in Birmingham. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the penalty on Monday, noting that Pakistan's team clocked 11 overs below their target, leading to their eventual 8-wicket defeat and a 3-0 series loss.
This ruling has left Pakistan at the bottom of the standings with just five points from nine matches, while India remains at the top of the table, followed by defending champions South Africa. The top two teams will face off in the final at the Oval in London in June 2027. Looking ahead, Pakistan's next test series will be against Sri Lanka in November.
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