Shocking Update: India’s Crushing 0-3 Whitewash by New Zealand Shakes Up World Test Championship Points Table!
India experienced a historic and humiliating 3-0 series whitewash against New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, marking the first time they’ve faced such a defeat on home soil. This setback has cost India their top position in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, now trailing to Australia in the standings. India’s percentage points (PCT) have dropped to 58.33, behind Australia’s 62.50, and precariously close to Sri Lanka and New Zealand, who hold 55.56 and 54.55 PCT, respectively. South Africa follows closely with a PCT of 54.17.
Looking ahead, India faces a challenging five-Test series against Australia down under, a critical opportunity to regain their standing. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will play Australia and South Africa in two Tests each, and New Zealand is set to host England for three Tests in November and December. These upcoming matches among the top six teams are crucial and could dramatically alter the WTC standings before the final at Lord’s in June 2025.
In the deciding third Test, India faltered in their chase of 146, undone by the spin of Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips. Despite Rishabh Pant’s valiant knock of 64, India collapsed from 71/6, ultimately folding quickly. This loss signifies only the third occasion India has lost three consecutive home Tests and highlights an extraordinary series triumph for New Zealand, described by former players Ian Smith and Simon Doull as New Zealand’s “greatest-ever series win.”
This dramatic series outcome leaves the WTC race wide open, promising intense competition and significant shifts in the leaderboards in the coming months.
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