Written By: Sruti Thakur | Updated: Oct 23, 2025, 4:31 PM
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Good news for India as Pakistan suffers 8-wicket defeat vs South Africa. Take a look at this photo collection to find out how India gained big advantage.
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The Pakistan cricket team has faced a major setback in just eight days. On October 15, the team was in the top two, but by October 23, it had dropped out of the top two.
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South Africa achieved a thrilling 8-wicket win over Pakistan on the third day of the second Test in Rawalpindi, leveling the two-match series 1-1.
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Pakistan's defeat gave Team India a significant boost, moving them into the top three.
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Pakistan won the first Test against South Africa by 93 runs. With this victory, the team reached second place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table, while Team India dropped one spot. Now, just eight days later, everything has changed.
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South Africa defeated the hosts in the second Test in Rawalpindi to open their account in the championship. Additionally, Pakistan has dropped from second place to fourth in the WTC points table.
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India has climbed from fourth to third place, while England has faced a significant setback during this period.
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Defending champions South Africa opened their account, pushing England down to sixth place. South Africa now sits fifth on the points table, while Australia remains at the top and Sri Lanka has climbed to second place.
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Pakistan will play against Bangladesh in a two-match Test series in March 2026.
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