Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- With a winning start to the two-Test series at home, the Shan Masood-led side leap to the second spot in the World Test Championship standings.

A 93-run win over defending champions South Africa in Lahore has helped Pakistan kickstart their World Test Championship cycle in style, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a media release.

"The win in their opening game of the 2025/27 cycle sees the sub-continent side surge past Bangladesh, England, India and Sri Lanka to claim the second spot in the nine-team standings with 100 PCT and 12 points," it said.

Meanwhile, still sitting atop the nine-team standings are 2023 champions, Australia, who have the bragging rights from three wins off as many outings.

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