have moved up to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship () standings after Bangladesh’s eight-wicket defeat to West Indies in the first Test in Mirpur. The result has pushed Bangladesh down to fifth and given India a clearer buffer in the race for a top-two finish.
bowled Bangladesh out for 142 on the final day before chasing down a target of 170 with eight wickets in hand. Roston Chase’s 5 for 36 was the standout bowling effort. The defeat cost Bangladesh points percentage and dropped them from fourth to fifth in the table.
India, who have played 11 matches, now sit on 51.52 per cent (five wins, two draws, four losses, 68 points). Bangladesh are on 47.62 per cent from seven matches (three wins, one draw, three losses, 40 points). The gap of nearly four percentage points gives India breathing room ahead of their remaining fixtures in the 2025-27 cycle.
The top nine after the Mirpur result read:
1. : 75.00 per cent (12 matches, 108 points)
2. : 72.22 per cent (6 matches, 52 points)
3. South Africa: 66.67 per cent (6 matches, 48 points)
4. India: 51.52 per cent (11 matches, 68 points)
5. Bangladesh: 47.62 per cent (7 matches, 40 points)
6. England: 38.54 per cent (16 matches, 74 points)
7. Sri Lanka: 33.33 per cent (6 matches, 24 points)
8. West Indies: 26.92 per cent (13 matches, 42 points)
9. Pakistan: 4.63 per cent (9 matches, 5 points)
Australia, and South Africa remain well clear at the top. India’s rise to fourth, however, is significant because it places them ahead of a direct rival and improves their mathematical position for a final berth.
With more matches still to play than several sides above them, India control much of their own destiny. A strong showing in upcoming Tests can further widen the gap over Bangladesh and keep pressure on England and Sri Lanka. The Mirpur result has removed an immediate threat from below and reduced the chance of Bangladesh overtaking India in the short term.
West Indies remain eighth despite the win, so the points they collected do not immediately affect India’s ranking. For the Indian team, the key takeaway is simple: a rival’s home defeat has strengthened their standing without them having to take the field.
The second Test of the Bangladesh-West Indies series begins in Sylhet on 5 November. Another Bangladesh loss would push them further down and solidify India’s fourth place heading into the next phase of the championship.
