NZ-England series isn't part of World Test Championship: Here's why

The format of the World Test Championship mandates that each country would play six series under the system, with three of those being played at home while the other three being played away.

As per the schedule of England in the Championship, the side would have played an away series more, which would have left the rest of the scheduling awry.

This World Test Championship is flawed in many ways including its scheduling.

Recently, Indian captain Virat Kohli also suggested a format to make the World Test Championship more even.

"A more balanced format would be one series home, one away. We are playing very good cricket but we have played only two Tests away," said Kohli after India's win against Bangladesh.

Winning the toss, England elected to bat first, as they were bundled out for 353, courtesy Tim Southee's 4/88.

As for New Zealand, they posted a humongous total of 615, following Watling's 205, along with Santner's 126.

As the hosts led by 262, England were bowled out for a paltry 197, as Neil Wagner's 5/44 destroyed the batting order of the visitors.