India moved up to fourth place in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after West Indies registered a convincing eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium near Dhaka on Saturday.
The visitors needed just 35.1 overs to chase down the target of 170 on Day 4. Brandon King led the charge with an unbeaten 81, while Kavem Hodge remained not out on 31 as West Indies completed the chase comfortably.
The result had a direct impact on the WTC standings, with Bangladesh dropping from fourth to fifth and India moving up one place.
India Move Ahead Of Bangladesh In WTC Points Table
Before the start of the Test, Bangladesh occupied fourth place with a points percentage (PCT) of 55.56. They had won three of their six matches, while one game ended in a draw.
India were just behind them in fifth position with a PCT of 51.52. In 11 matches during the current WTC cycle, India had registered five wins and two draws.
However, Bangladesh’s defeat against the West Indies changed the standings. Their PCT dropped to 47.62, allowing India to move into fourth place.
West Indies continue to occupy eighth position but have improved their PCT from 20.83 to 26.92. They are now closing in on Sri Lanka, who are seventh with a PCT of 33.33.
Roston Chase Sets Sights On Top-Six Finish
West Indies captain Roston Chase was pleased with the team’s performance and said they had travelled to Bangladesh with the aim of winning both Tests and improving their position in the WTC standings.
The Caribbean side currently have a chance to move further up the table if they continue their winning run in the series.
How West Indies Beat Bangladesh In First Test
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 272 runs in their first innings. Opener Shadman Islam was the standout performer with a century, scoring 105 runs.
However, left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican troubled the Bangladesh batters throughout the innings and picked up five wickets.
In reply, West Indies managed 245 runs. John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul scored half-centuries, while Justin Greaves contributed 46 runs and captain Roston Chase added 43. Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan was Bangladesh’s leading bowler with four wickets for 33 runs.
Bangladesh struggled in their second innings and were bowled out for just 142. Chase led the bowling attack with five wickets for 36 runs, while Warrican claimed four wickets for 63.
That left West Indies with a target of 170, which they chased down without much trouble. King’s unbeaten 81 and Hodge’s 31 not out ensured the visitors secured an important victory and took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.