India climb to fourth in WTC standings after West Indies beat Bangladesh
Synopsis
India didn't play a single ball on Saturday, yet climbed a place in the WTC table — courtesy of West Indies' commanding eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in Dhaka. Brandon King's unbeaten 81 and Roston Chase's 5-for sealed the result, pushing Bangladesh to fifth and gifting India a fresher path toward a potential WTC final berth.
Key Takeaways
India moved from fifth to fourth in the WTC standings after West Indies defeated Bangladesh on 31 October 2026 .
West Indies won by eight wickets , chasing 170 in just 35.1 overs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka .
Brandon King made an unbeaten 81 and Kavem Hodge remained not out on 31 to seal the chase.
Bangladesh's PCT dropped to 47.62% ; India's PCT stands at 51.52% ; West Indies' PCT rose to 26.92% .
Roston Chase took 5 for 36 and Jomel Warrican claimed 4 for 63 in Bangladesh's second innings of 142 .
West Indies captain Roston Chase said the team is targeting a fifth or sixth-place finish in the WTC cycle.
India moved up one place to fourth in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table on 31 October 2026, after the West Indies defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The result reshuffled the standings, dropping Bangladesh to fifth and lifting India above them ahead of the crucial second half of the WTC cycle.
How West Indies Won
Chasing a modest target of 170 on Day 4, the Windies overhauled the total in just 35.1 overs with eight wickets to spare. Opener Brandon King anchored the chase with an unbeaten 81, while Kavem Hodge, batting at No.4, remained unscathed on 31, wrapping up the win in clinical fashion.
In the first innings, Bangladesh had posted 272, with opener Shadman Islam top-scoring on 105. The Windies replied with 245, built on half-centuries from John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul, and contributions of 46 from Justin Greaves and 43 from captain Roston Chase. Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan claimed 4 for 33 for Bangladesh.
Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican and Chase dominated with the ball across both innings. Warrican took a five-wicket haul in the first innings before Bangladesh collapsed to 142 in the second, with Chase claiming 5 for 36 and Warrican adding 4 for 63.
WTC Standings Shift
Before the match, Bangladesh occupied fourth place with a PCT of 55.56%, having won three of their six matches with one draw. India sat fifth with a PCT of 51.52%, recording five wins and two draws in 11 matches this cycle. The West Indies were eighth with a PCT of 20.83%.
Following the result, Bangladesh's PCT fell to 47.62%, pushing them below India. India's PCT of 51.52% now places them fourth. West Indies' PCT climbed to 26.92%, narrowing the gap on seventh-placed Sri Lanka, who hold a PCT of 33.33%.
What West Indies Captain Roston Chase Said
Roston Chase, speaking after the victory, outlined his side's ambitions for the remaining WTC matches. 'Yeah, well, we came here with a goal to win these two Test matches to go up in the rankings. We want to finish at least sixth or fifth in the table. And to do that, we need to win these two matches,' Chase said.
What This Means for India
India's rise to fourth is a passive gain — the team did not play on Saturday — but it is nonetheless significant in a tightly contested WTC cycle. This comes amid India's own packed Test schedule, and every points-table shift affects their path to a potential WTC final berth. Notably, the gap between the top teams remains narrow, meaning subsequent results across multiple series could yet scramble the standings further before the cycle concludes.
Point of View
The passive gain is welcome but precarious; their PCT of 51.52% leaves little margin for error in upcoming Tests, and the top three teams will be watching this cascade of results just as closely.
NationPress
31 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did India move up in the WTC points table on 31 October 2026?
India moved from fifth to fourth in the WTC standings because West Indies beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test in Dhaka. Bangladesh's PCT dropped to 47.62%, falling below India's PCT of 51.52%, triggering the reshuffle.
How did West Indies beat Bangladesh in the first Test?
West Indies chased a target of 170 in 35.1 overs with eight wickets in hand, with Brandon King making an unbeaten 81. Earlier, Roston Chase took 5 for 36 and Jomel Warrican claimed 4 for 63 to bowl Bangladesh out for 142 in their second innings.
What is India's current PCT in the WTC 2025-27 cycle?
India hold a PCT of 51.52% in the current WTC cycle, earned from five wins and two draws in 11 matches. They now sit fourth in the standings.
What did Roston Chase say about West Indies' WTC ambitions?
Chase said West Indies came to Bangladesh with the goal of winning both Test matches to climb the rankings, and they are targeting at least a fifth or sixth-place finish in the WTC cycle. He emphasised that both wins are necessary to achieve that aim.
Where do Sri Lanka and West Indies stand in the WTC after this result?
Sri Lanka remain seventh with a PCT of 33.33%, while West Indies moved to eighth with a PCT of 26.92% after the win over Bangladesh. The Windies have narrowed the gap on Sri Lanka and are targeting further improvement with the second Test still to come.
