India registered only their second Test victory inside two days, overhauling a meagre target of 49 against England in the day-night third game to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series.
The ICC Cricket Committee, led by former India captain Kumble, decided during the COVID-forced lockdown last year that the WTC league standings would be determined by the percentage of points earned by teams.
The victory in Karachi Test meant that Pakistan swapped positions with South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship table, moving to the No.5 spot.
Australia lead the points table with 76.6 % (Percentage of points or PCT) while India are second with 72.2% following their victory in the second Test against Australia at MCG.
Australia continued to close gap with India after yet another dominating display while South Africa have opened their account.