WTC 2025 Final: New Zealand Suffer Another Setback In World Test Championship Points Table After Defeat To England [Video]

WTC 2025 Final Qualification Scenarios: New Zealand’s hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) Final took a hit as the ICC docked them three penalty points for a slow over-rate during their recent match against England. The deduction caused a significant drop in their WTC rankings, reducing their points percentage to 47.92%, as confirmed by the ICC on Tuesday.

The penalty leaves New Zealand in a precarious position in the race for the WTC Final. Even with victories in their remaining two fixtures against England, they can only achieve a maximum points percentage of 55.36%. This scenario makes it increasingly difficult for the defending champions to secure a spot in the final, particularly with strong competition from other teams.

The updated standings now favor India, who maintain their lead at the top with 61.11% points, strengthening their position as the frontrunner for the final. The other top contenders include:

South Africa: 59.26% (2nd place)

Australia: 57.26% (3rd place)

Sri Lanka: 50% (4th place)

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