WTC table: India lose top spot after 3-0 loss to NZ
Now, India are in the second spot with 58.33 percentage points. Australia are on top with 62.50
Indian players wait for third umpire's decision regarding the wicket of New Zealand's batter Daryl Mitchell after a review during the second day of the third Test, at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, Saturday, November 2. PTI
India have lost their top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) table after being whitewashed 3-0 by New Zealand in Mumbai on Sunday (November 3).
In the third and final Test of the three-match series, India were beaten by 25 runs by Kiwis.
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With the 3-0 drubbing, India have conceded their No. 1 position in the WTC table to Australia.
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Now, India are in the second spot with 58.33 percentage points. Australia are on top with 62.50. Sri Lanka (55.56) are third followed by New Zealand (54.55).
To qualify for the WTC final, India now have to win four of the five Tests in Australia. The series starts in Perth on November 22.
WTC standings after India vs New Zealand Test series on November 3, 2024