Updated World Test Championship Standings: New Zealand Whitewashes India in Historic Series

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Updated World Test Championship Standings New Zealand Whitewashes India in Historic Series
India vs New Zealand achieved a stunning victory over India in the Mumbai Test, bowling them out for just 121 runs in the fourth innings and winning by 25 runs while defending a modest total of 146. This defeat marks India’s first-ever home Test series whitewash in a series of more than two matches.

As a result, India has lost their top position in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table, with their points percentage (PCT) dropping from 62.82 to 58.33, now placing them below Australia, who lead with a PCT of 62.5.

Meanwhile, New Zealand has surged from fifth to fourth in the standings, increasing their PCT from 50 to 54.54, just ahead of South Africa’s 54.17 and trailing Sri Lanka’s 55.546.

The recent Test series result has led to a tight race in the middle of the World Test Championship standings. With India currently in 2nd place, Sri Lanka in 3rd, New Zealand in 4th, and South Africa in 5th, the teams are now separated by less than 4.5 percentage points (PCT). This logjam sets the stage for an exciting competition as each team vies for a higher position in the WTC table, making every upcoming match crucial for their chances.

Updated WTC points table: India slip to second after whitewash

Updated World Test Championship Standings: New Zealand Whitewashes India in Historic Series

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