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In a historic moment for New Zealand cricket, the team claimed its first-ever Test series victory on Indian soil. This huge achievement not only marked a significant victory for New Zealand but also shaken up the standings in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). India’s loss in this series brings their total defeats in the current WTC cycle to four, which has seriously threatened their hopes of reaching the WTC final.
Newzealand defeated india.. and win the series..#INDvNZpic.twitter.com/vS6Lgi76zD
— 12TH PASS (@koitohoon_39) October 26, 2024
With India now holding a narrow lead over Australia, the competition for the top two spots in the WTC standings is more intense than ever. India has 62.82 percentage points, barely edging out Australia, which sits at 62.50 percentage points. These two back-to-back losses at home have made India’s path to a third consecutive WTC final increasingly uncertain. For India, who previously dominated in the WTC standings, this shift marks a challenging phase in their journey to maintain their position among the top contenders.
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— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) October 26, 2024
The Kiwis turn the tables after a tough series in Sri Lanka, stunning India and snapping their 12-year home winning streak!β‘π€©#TomLatham #INDvNZ #Tests #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/2VUcbJNMvh
This shake-up in the WTC standings has raised the stakes for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. As things stand, India may need to win the series against Australia to secure a place in the WTC final, scheduled for 2025. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, already a high-profile event, has now taken on even greater importance. Victory in this series is crucial for India to hold onto their position and prevent Australia from taking the lead.
NEW ZEALAND HAVE DONE IT!
— #BackTheBLACKCAPS π³πΏ (@KW_Fans436) October 26, 2024
THEY HAVE BEATEN INDIA IN 2ND TEST & WINS THE SERIES WITH 1 TEST TO GO #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/BOR4rcE7Vw
New Zealand’s win has inspired other teams as well, showing that victories on foreign soil can have a significant impact on the WTC rankings. With several teams now eyeing the top two spots, the race to the WTC final has become more competitive. Each team will have to push their limits in upcoming matches to secure their standing and aim for a shot at the championship title.
For cricket fans worldwide, this means more thrilling matches ahead, with each game potentially changing the course of the WTC rankings. The next few months are set to be exciting as teams battle it out for a place in the prestigious WTC final.
