Bangladesh's position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings took a hit after suffering a series sweep against Sri Lanka, plummeting to equal seventh place in the updated rankings.

Initially positioned at fourth, Bangladesh failed to capitalize on the opportunity to strengthen their standing, succumbing to consecutive defeats in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The Tigers' dismal performances resulted in them dropping to seventh place alongside South Africa, with both teams sharing an equal number of wins, draws, and defeats.

Currently holding 12 points with a 25 percent win percentage from one victory in four matches, Bangladesh faces the challenge of regaining momentum in future Test series, with a two-match series against Pakistan slated for later this year.

In contrast, Sri Lanka's dominant performance in the series propelled them to fourth place in the WTC standings, surpassing Pakistan. With a 50 percent points percentage, Sri Lanka's victory places them in contention for a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final, trailing only India, Australia, and New Zealand in the rankings.