ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table after 1st Test, New Zealand vs Australia

After the loss, New Zealand have slipped from the top position in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table.

Team India have reached the top of the ICC WTC 2023-25 points table after Australia’s dominant win over New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Australia started off with a big 172-run win in the two-match series. Off-spinner Nathan Lyon’s six-wicket haul helped Australia bounce back nicely after the shock loss they suffered against a spirited West Indian side at the Gabba.

Nathan Lyon’s 6/65 spell gave New Zealand zero respite in their big chase at the Basin Reserve. New Zealand required 369 runs to win, but the Kiwi batters managed to score only 196 in the last innings. Apart from Rachin Ravindra (59) and Daryl Mitchell (38) partnership, none was able to stand against the Australian bowling lineup. The second test will start from 8th March at Hagley Oval.

ICC World Test Championship Points Table 2023-25

After Australia’s thumping win over New Zealand, Team India were the biggest beneficiaries. They have reached the top of the WTC points table with 64.58 PCT points. New Zealand have slipped to second from the first position with 60 PCT points. The Kiwis have earned 36 overall points out of the 60 contested. India will have a golden chance to consolidate their position against England in the Dharamshala test.

Australia have also bettered their numbers after a big win. Australia have 59.09 PCT points in 11 test matches and they are currently placed third in the points table. Australia have played the most number of test matches in the ongoing cycle so far and they have earned 78 overall points out of 132 contested. Bangladesh are placed fourth with 50 PCT points in two test matches.

Pakistan are placed fifth with 36.66 PCT points in five test matches. West Indies are sixth in the points table with 33.33 PCT points in four games. South Africa are seventh with 25 PCT points in four matches. England are struggling at eighth position with 19.44 PCT points in nine. Sri Lanka are yet to open their account. They are ninth in the table with zero points in two games.

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