The Indian national cricket team climbed to the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after New Zealand slipped to No.2 following their defeat to Australia in their first Test at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on Sunday.
India, who are two-time finalists but have never won, replace New Zealand for the top spot.
Before the start of the Wellington Test, New Zealand were sitting at the top of the table with 36 points in four games and a points percentage of 75.
But, following their massive 172-run defeat, the 2021 WTC champions lost the top spot, slipping to the No.2 position with a points percentage of 60.
India, who were at No.2 with 62 points in 8 matches, replaced them at the top with a greater points percentage of 64.58.
Australia remain in the third position, gaining 12 crucial points with the win in Wellington, taking their points tally from 66 to 78. Their points percentage has also increased from 55 to now 59.09.
World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025: Points Table
Points System
- Win – 12 points
- Tie – 6 points
- Draw – 4 points
*Point Deductions: Points are deducted for slow over rates
The reigning champions have the opportunity to surpass New Zealand and move up to the second spot if they win the second and final Test of the ongoing series against New Zealand. The two teams will next meet in Christchurch, with the final Test set to commence on March 8.
Despite the India-England series already being decided, both teams still have 12 World Test Championship (WTC) points to play for in Dharamsala, which gets underway on March 7 and Australia can also climb to the top spot if England manage to beat India.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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