New Zealand leapfrog Pakistan, India in WTC standings: Details here
What's the story
New Zealand have moved ahead of Pakistan and India in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings. The Black Caps achieved this feat with a dominant nine-wicket win over West Indies in the second Test of their series in Wellington. The victory not only gave them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series but also earned them 12 crucial WTC points. Notably, this series marked the start of NZ's cycle in this WTC. Here are further details.
Match highlights
How did the game pan out?
Blair Tickner took four wickets before getting injured as the visitors were folded for 241 batting first. Devon Conway (60) and Mitchell Hay (61) both scored half-centuries, helping NZ post 278/9d in their first innings. West Indies again struggled in their second innings, getting bowled out for a mere 128 runs. Jacob Duffy claimed five wickets. NZ then comfortably accomplished the 56-run target to cross the line.
Standings update
New Zealand's win-loss percentage improves to 66.67%
With this victory, New Zealand's win-loss percentage has improved to 66.67%. Having recorded one win and a draw, they are now third in the standings, behind Australia (100%) and South Africa (75%). Like the Kiwis, Sri Lanka also have a PCT of 66.67%. Meanwhile, West Indies continue to linger at the rock bottom of the table with six losses in seven Tests (1 draw). Their PCT reads 4.76%.
Australia
Australia's dominance in WTC 2025-27 standings
Australia lead the WTC 2025-27 points table with a perfect record of four wins from as many matches, accumulating a total of 48 points. They are followed by South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan (50%), and India (48.15%). England (36.11%), Bangladesh (16.67%), and West Indies are at the bottom half of the table. Notably, the third Test between New Zealand and West Indies will begin in Mount Maunganui on December 18.