The five-day match in Rawalpindi was hit by bad weather and ended without a result on Friday. Sri Lanka took a 12-run lead in the first innings, and Pakistan made 203 for five in their second innings before points were split.

Points breakdown and table standings

The drawn game gave Sri Lanka four points. That moves their total tally to 28 points from seven matches, with their points percentage holding steady at 33.33.

Pakistan also picked up four points, but they stay stuck at the bottom in ninth position. Slow over-rate penalties had previously hurt them, leaving them with nine points and a percentage of 7.50.

Where other teams stand

New Zealand sit at the top of the standings with 72.22 percent. South Africa hold second place with 71.43, and Australia are third with 69.23.

India remain fourth with 51.52, followed by Bangladesh in fifth with 45.83, and England in sixth with 38.54. West Indies sit in eighth spot with 27.38.

What happens next

Sri Lanka will play Pakistan in the second and final Test of the series in Lahore starting November 17, aiming to improve their spot in the standings.