ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 updated points table after 1st test, India vs New Zealand 2024

Despite suffering a defeat in Bengaluru, India are still at the top of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings.

New Zealand displayed a clinical performance in Bengaluru as they thrashed the Indian cricket team by eight wickets in the opening match of the three-match test series. This is a historic win for New Zealand, as it is their first test match win in India since 1988 and only their third on Indian soil.

The visitors have taken a 1-0 lead in the ongoing test series, with two games to go.

Talking about the match, day 1 of the test was called off due to persistent rain. The game began on Day 2, with Indian captain Rohit Sharma opting to bat first in bowling-friendly conditions.

Sharma’s decision backfired horribly as the Asian Giants were blown away for their third-lowest total (46) in test cricket. New Zealand speedster Matt Henry produced a brilliant bowling performance as he picked up a five-wicket in the first innings.

The visitors then, through terrific batting performances from Rachin Ravindra (134), Devon Conway (91) and Tim Southee (65), posted 402 runs in their first innings, taking a lead of 356 runs.

In India’s second innings, the hosts displayed a great fightback. Captain Rohit Sharma (52) and Virat Kohli (70) played crucial knocks. Middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan played a superb hand of 150 runs while Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 99 runs.

The hosts were in control, but they slipped from 408-4 to 462-10 after New Zealand took the second new ball. India set a target of 107 runs, which the Kiwis chased down with eight wickets in hand through Will unbeaten knocks from Will Young (48) and Rachin Ravindra (39).

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table:

In spite of suffering a defeat in Bengaluru, Team India are still ranked at the top of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings. The Asian Giants have won eight games out of 12 they have played so far in this cycle. Their PCT (percentage of points won) currently is 68.06.

After a historic win, New Zealand jumped to fourth position with four wins in the nine matches they have played in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. Their PCT currently is 44.44.

Meanwhile, Australia are ranked second with eight wins and Sri Lanka are placed third with five wins in the latest ICC WTC 2023-25 points table. Australia’s PCT is 62.50 and Sri Lanka’s PCT currently is 55.56.

England and South Africa slipped down to fifth and sixth places respectively in the latest ICC WTC 2023-25 standings. England’s PCT is 43.06, while the Proteas’ PCT is 38.89.

Bangladesh, Pakistan and the West Indies are languishing at the bottom of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings.

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