WTC Updated Points Table: India suffered a huge loss after losing to NZ, the path to the final became difficult


New Zealand defeated India by 113 runs in the Pune test match.

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In the second test against New Zealand, the Indian team had to face a crushing defeat by 113 runs. With this defeat, the Indian team also lost the series. This is the second consecutive defeat of the Indian team against New Zealand. With this the problems of the Indian team have increased. With India’s defeat, a big upheaval has also been seen in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table.

In fact, before the New Zealand series, it seemed that the Indian team would easily make it to the finals of the upcoming World Test Championship. But after two consecutive defeats in the last two Test matches, the Indian team’s hopes of playing the final of WTC 2023-25 ​​may face a setback. The third test of the series between India and New Zealand will be played at Wankhede Stadium. Team India will have to win this test at any cost.

India suffered a huge loss in the WTC Points Table after losing the Pune Test match.

After the Test series against New Zealand, the Indian team will go to Australia next month. During this period, 5 test matches will be played under Border Gavaskar Trophy. This series is going to be very important for the Indian team in terms of WTC. Meanwhile, let us tell you about the changes that have happened in the WTC points table after the Pune Test match.

Even after two consecutive defeats against New Zealand, the Indian team is on top in the WTC points table. The Indian team has played 13 matches so far in the current cycle. During this period, the team has won 8 and lost 4. 1 match has also been a draw. Team India has 98 points. Team India currently has 62.82 percent marks in its account.

At the same time, New Zealand has got the advantage of winning the series. The Kiwi team has jumped one place in the points table. Earlier the team was at 5th place in the WTC points table, now it has reached 4th. The Kiwi team has played 10 matches so far and won 5.

Ben Stokes’s England are almost out of the WTC final race. They remain at sixth position with a winning percentage of 40.790. They have lost nine of the 19 Tests they have played during the current cycle. Even if they win the Test series against New Zealand, they will not be able to make it to the final. Pakistan, who were ranked eighth, moved up to seventh after their fourth win in 10 Tests. His winning percentage is 33.330.

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