Pakistan started their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 campaign in style, beating South Africa by 93 runs in a home Test. The hosts controlled the game since the 1st innings, scoring 378 in the first innings, which left South Africa reeling. Pakistani spinner Noman Ali made hay with the turners, taking 10 wickets in both innings to tear the visitors apart. South Africa resisted in patches, with spinner Senuran Muthusamy taking 11 wickets for the match. In spite of his gallant effort, the first-innings deficit of 109 runs proved too hard to bridge. South Africa bowled Pakistan out for 167 in the second innings but still came short, giving Pakistan a well-deserved victory. WTC Points Table Update After PAK vs SA 1st Test This victory propelled Pakistan to second position in the WTC table with 12 points and a PCT of 100. Table-topping Australia has three wins from three games, while third-placed Sri Lanka have one win and a draw from two games. India, who have played seven games, are fourth with a PCT of 61.90, following two wins apiece against England and West Indies. Teams Matches Win Loss Tie Draw N/R PT PCT Australia 3 3 0 0 0 0 36 100.00 Pakistan 1 1 0 0 0 0 12 100.00 Sri Lanka 2 1 0 0 1 0 16 66.67 India 7 4 2 0 1 0 52 61.90 England 5 2 2 0 1 0 26 43.33 Bangladesh 2 0 1 0 1 0 4 16.67 West Indies 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0.00 South Africa 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 New Zealand - - - - - - - - Also Read | Suryakumar Yadav Hints at Retirement After This Tournament Can India Play Pakistan in the WTC Final? India's prospects to play in the WTC final are also bright. They are going to play two Tests against South Africa and five at home against Australia. With suitable conditions, the Shubman Gill side is likely to do well. India's away series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand will also put them to test, especially against New Zealand, but on the whole, a final appearance seems on the cards. Pakistan, meanwhile, will host New Zealand and Sri Lanka and tour England, West Indies, and Bangladesh. Their home success means series wins against New Zealand and Sri Lanka are high on the cards. With both teams' busy schedules in the near future, an India vs Pakistan WTC final is a possibility that really cannot be ruled out and one that would be eagerly anticipated by fans all around the world.