Australia’s 82-run win over England in the 3rd test at Adelaide was not just about retaining the Ashes. It was also a massive statement in the context of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-schedule-2026-all-match-list-t20-world-cup-asian-games-world-test-championship-wtc/" title="World Test Championship" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">World Test Championship</a> (WTC). With this victory, Australia have strengthened their grip at the top of the WTC standings and underlined their consistency in the longest format.
The Adelaide Test followed a familiar pattern. England showed flashes of resistance, especially in the second innings, but Australia stayed calm and clinical. Scott Boland delivered the final blow as England were bowled out for 352, sealing a 3-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series. However, it was not a walkover, yet Australia never truly lost control of the game.
England’s batting effort was their best of the tour so far. Zak Crawley played a fluent knock at the top, while Jamie Smith once again impressed with a fighting half-century. For a brief period, hopes of an unlikely turnaround surfaced when Nathan Lyon limped off with a hamstring injury. But sharp catching and disciplined bowling ensured Australia finished the job without panic.
<h2>World Test Championship Points Table After AUS vs ENG 3rd Test</h2>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pos</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>Played</th>
<th>Won</th>
<th>Lost</th>
<th>Draw</th>
<th>Ded Points</th>
<th>Points</th>
<th>PCT</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>New Zealand</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>66.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Sri Lanka</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>66.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Pakistan</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>India</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>48.15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>England</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>27.08</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Bangladesh</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>16.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>West Indies</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4.76</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Australia now sit comfortably at the top with a perfect record of six wins from six Tests and a clean 100 percent points rate. This puts them firmly on course for a third consecutive World Test Championship final at Lord’s in 2027.
England, meanwhile, face an uphill task. Sitting seventh with a points percentage of just over 27, they will need a strong turnaround in the remaining Ashes Tests and later fixtures to stay in contention. For now, the gap between the two sides is clearly reflected not only on the field, but also on the WTC table.

WTC Points Table After AUS vs ENG 3rd Test 2025-26

11 days and ASHES defended! The era of Australian Test dominance is back here, and they are also leading the WTC Points Table with a clean 100% record in the cycle of the WTC 2025-27 cycle.

Australia dismantled England yet another time, and this time in Adelaide, leaving England 7th in the WTC points table and leading by themselves.

Updated WTC Points Table After AUS vs ENG 3rd Test 2025-26. Australia at the TOP With Clean Strike Rate

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The New Zealand Men’s Cricket Team defeated the West Indies Men’s Cricket Team in the 2nd test at Basin Reserve Cricket Ground in Wellington. After winning, New Zealand jumps to the third spot in the latest ICC <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-schedule-2026-all-match-list-t20-world-cup-asian-games-world-test-championship-wtc/" title="World Test Championship" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">World Test Championship</a> 2025-27 Standings with a PCT of 66.67%. Currently, New Zealand is leading the three-match test series against West Indies by 1-0.
The NZ vs WI 1st Test was a draw, West Indies played exceptional cricket against New Zealand in the fourth inning. Justin Greaves showed great cricketing skills and played an exceptional knock of 202 runs and saved his team from collapse and also the match, it was a good game between both teams.
New Zealand and the West Indies played fantastic cricket in the first test match, but New Zealand dominated the second test. Jacob Duffy was the player of the match in the NZ vs WI 2nd test for his heroic spell in the second inning, as he took five wickets.
Currently, Australia Men’s Cricket Team is at the top spot in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings with a PTC of 100%. South Africa is in second spot with a PCT of 75% in the ICC WTC Points Table. However, New Zealand has an excellent opportunity to surpass South Africa and occupy the second spot in the ICC WTC Points Table.
<h2 dir="ltr">ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings</h2>
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<table border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 68.9981%; border-style: solid;"><colgroup><col width="54" style="width: 9.25926%;"><col width="90" style="width: 15.4321%;"><col width="67" style="width: 11.4883%;"><col width="58" style="width: 9.94513%;"><col width="58" style="width: 9.94513%;"><col width="62" style="width: 10.631%;"><col width="59" style="width: 10.1166%;"><col width="67" style="width: 11.4883%;"><col width="68" style="width: 11.6598%;"></colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Pos
</td>
<td>
Team
</td>
<td>
Played
</td>
<td>
Won
</td>
<td>
Lost
</td>
<td>
Draw
</td>
<td>
DED
</td>
<td>
Points 
</td>
<td>
PCT
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
###PROTECTED_4###
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
60
</td>
<td>
100
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
###PROTECTED_5###
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
75.00
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
New Zealand
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
16
</td>
<td>
66.67
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
Sri Lanka
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
16
</td>
<td>
66.67
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
Pakistan 
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
12
</td>
<td>
50.00
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
India
</td>
<td>
9
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
52
</td>
<td>
48.15
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
England
</td>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
26
</td>
<td>
30.95
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
Bangladesh
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
16.67
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
8
</td>
<td>
West Indies
</td>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
4.76
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h2 dir="ltr">New Zealand vs West Indies Probable Playing XI:</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
New Zealand Playing XI
</td>
<td>
West Indies Playing XI
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
1. Devon Conway
</td>
<td>
1. John Campbell
</td>
</tr>
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<td>
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</td>
<td>
2. Brandon King
</td>
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3. Kane Williamson
</td>
<td>
3. Kavem Hodge
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
4. Rachin Ravindra
</td>
<td>
4. Shai Hope
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
5. Daryll Mitchell
</td>
<td>
5. Alick Athanaze
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6. Glenn Phillips/Michael Bracewell
</td>
<td>
6. Justin Greaves
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
7. Tom Blundell 
</td>
<td>
7. ###PROTECTED_7### (C)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
8. Zak Foulkes
</td>
<td>
8. Tevin Imlach 
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
9. Michael Rae
</td>
<td>
9. Kemar Roach
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
10. Jacob Duffy
</td>
<td>
10. Anderson Phillip
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
11. Ajaz Patel
</td>
<td>
11. Jayden Seales
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h2 dir="ltr">New Zealand Squad for 3rd Test 2025:</h2>
Tom Latham (Captain), Rachin Ravindra, ⁠Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, ⁠⁠Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes.
<h2 dir="ltr">West Indies Squad for 3rd Test 2025:</h2>
Roston Chase (Captain), Jomel Warrican, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Ojay Shields.
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ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings | {PC: ICC}

After winning 2nd Test, New Zealand jumps to the third spot in the latest ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings with a PCT of 66.67%. Currently, New Zealand is leading the three-match test series against West Indies by 1-0.

ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings Ahead of NZ vs WI 3rd Test 2025 | ICC WTC Points Table

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New Zealand defeated West Indies in the second test with a dominating performance at Wellington. With this, New Zealand surpassed India and Pakistan in the ICC <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-schedule-2026-all-match-list-t20-world-cup-asian-games-world-test-championship-wtc/" title="World Test Championship" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">World Test Championship</a> 2025-27 Standings and is now at third spot with a PCT of 66.67%. As of now, New Zealand is leading the three-match test series against West Indies by 1-0.
The First test match was a draw, West Indies showed exceptional cricket <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-nz-list-of-13-huge-milestones-virat-kohli-can-achieve-in-odi-series-against-new-zealand-/" title="against New Zealand" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">against New Zealand</a> in the fourth inning. Justin Greaves played an exceptional knock of 202 runs and saved his team from collapse, and later saved the match. Both teams played fantastic cricket in the first test match, but New Zealand dominated in their second WTC test match.
Jacob Duffy was the player of the match in the second test for his heroic spell in the second inning, where he took five wickets. Both the batters and bowlers of New Zealand have shown great cricketing skills; however, the West Indies could have done much better, especially with the bat in their second innings.
As of now, Australia is at the top spot in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings with a PTC of 100%. South Africa, on the other hand, is in second spot with a PCT of 75% in the ICC WTC Points Table. Both teams are in excellent form in test cricket, and they are expected to be the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Finalists.
<h2 dir="ltr">ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings</h2>
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<td>
Pos
</td>
<td>
Team
</td>
<td>
Played
</td>
<td>
Won
</td>
<td>
Lost
</td>
<td>
Draw
</td>
<td>
DED
</td>
<td>
Points 
</td>
<td>
PCT
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
###PROTECTED_2###
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
60
</td>
<td>
100
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
###PROTECTED_3###
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
36
</td>
<td>
75.00
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
New Zealand
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
16
</td>
<td>
66.67
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
Sri Lanka
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
16
</td>
<td>
66.67
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
Pakistan 
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
12
</td>
<td>
50.00
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
India
</td>
<td>
9
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
52
</td>
<td>
48.15
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
England
</td>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
26
</td>
<td>
30.95
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
Bangladesh
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
16.67
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
8
</td>
<td>
West Indies
</td>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
4.76
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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New Zealand has an excellent opportunity to get into the top 2 of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings. But, they need to win the third test match against West Indies, which is scheduled to be played between December 18-22 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
https://x.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1999307679945359813
<h2 dir="ltr">WI vs NZ 2nd Test Match Result</h2>
West Indies batted first, and they got all out at 205, Shai Hope played a decent knock of 47 runs, while New Zealand declared in their first inning by scoring 278 runs with the loss of 9 wickets. Devon Conway and Mitchell Hay played a fantastic inning of 60 and 61 runs, respectively.
West Indies were able to score only 105 runs in their second innings, Kavem Hodge played a decent knock of 35 runs, while Jacob Duffy bowled an exceptional spell <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/no-bumrah-no-hardik-india-set-to-rest-star-due-for-new-zealand-odis/" title="for New Zealand" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">for New Zealand</a> and led West Indies to collapse by just 128 runs. Jacob Duffy bowled a fantastic spell as he took 5 wickets and gave only 38 runs with an economy rate of 2.19.
New Zealand easily chased the target of 56 runs, and they won the second test by 9 wickets. With this, New Zealand jumps to third spot in the latest ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Rankings, it will be interesting to see if they can win the third test match and occupy second spot.
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New Zealand surpassed India and Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings and is now at third spot with a PCT of 66.67%. New Zealand has an excellent opportunity to get into the top 2 of the ICC WTC 2025-2027 Points Table.

New Zealand Overtakes India & Pakistan in ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings | ICC WTC Points Table

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A Massive Boost for Australia Men’s National Cricket Team ahead of the third test of the Ashes 2025-26 as their captain and star fast bowler Pat Cummins has officially returned to the squad. The Third Ashes 2025-26 Test will be played at Adelaide Oval from December 17, 2025, and Cummins is set to lead the Australia side once again.
Pat Cummins has not played any cricket for the last five months due to a back injury. Cummins played his last match back in July against the West Indies. Since then, Cummins has been recovering from a stress injury in his lower back. But now he is fully fit to lead the Australian team at a crucial stage of the Ashes 2025-26.
<h2 dir="ltr">Hazlewood Ruled Out, Cummins Fill the Gap:</h2>
Australian star bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes 2025-26 series due to Achilles and hamstring injuries. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins returned to the Australia squad; however, now, Cummins becomes more valuable after Hazlewood was ruled out of the series.
Pat Cummins, along with Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and Michael Neser, will be one of the strongest pace attacks among all test-playing nations. With this, Hazlewood will now focus on his preparation for the ICC Men’s <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-full-squads-of-all-the-participating-teams/" title="T20 World Cup 2026" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">T20 World Cup 2026</a>, which is set to start on February 07, 2026.
https://x.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1998569479203344407
<h2 dir="ltr">Nathan Lyon and Beau Webster Add Balance:</h2>
The Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon is also back in the squad after missing the second test. Lyon will be very effective, and his experience will give Australia an upper hand at Adelaide. The All-rounder Beau Webster also returns to the squad to add more depth in both batting and bowling.
<h2 dir="ltr">Australia Squad for third Ashes 2025-26 Test:</h2>
Pat Cummins (Captain), Steve Smith, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland.
<h2 dir="ltr">ICC WTC Points Table [LATEST] </h2>
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Pos
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
Team
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
Played
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
Won
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
Lost
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
Draw
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
DED
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
Points 
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
PCT
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
###PROTECTED_4###
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
5
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
5
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
60
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
100
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
2
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
###PROTECTED_5###
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
3
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
36
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
75.00
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
3
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
Sri Lanka
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
2
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
16
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
66.67
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
Pakistan 
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
2
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
12
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
50.00
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
5
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
India
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
9
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
52
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
48.15
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
6
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
New Zealand
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
33.33
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
7
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
England
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
7
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
2
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
2
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
26
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
30.95
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
8
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
Bangladesh
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
2
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
16.67
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
9
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
West Indies
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
6
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
5
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
1
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
0
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
16.67
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
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Pat Cummins Returns to Lead Australia | {PC: X}

Pat Cummins returned to the Australia squad for the third test of the Ashes 2025-26 at Adelaide. Pat Cummins has not played any cricket for the last five months due to a back injury. But now he is fully fit to lead the Australian team at a crucial stage of the Ashes 2025-26.

Ashes 2025-26: Pat Cummins Returns to Lead Australia in Third Ashes Test at Adelaide

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Ben Stokes-led England's poor outing in the 2nd test match of the 2025 NRMA INSURANCE Ashes Test Series versus Australia has resulted in a major slip in the points table of the 2025-27 edition of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/latest-wtc-points-table-after-australia-vs-england-boxing-day-test-icc-world-test-championship-2025-27/" title="World Test Championship" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">World Test Championship</a> for the Three-Lions. The day &amp; night test-match at Brisbane's iconic cricket ground - The Gabba, saw the Englishmen lose the match by a margin of eight wickets in a span of four days. This defeat in the second match has pushed Ben Stokes &amp; his men down to the 7th rank in the WTC Points-Table with just 26 points to their name and a 30.93 PCT.
<h2>How did the match turn out?</h2>
The first inning of the visitors ended at a score of 332/10 thanks to the undefeated knock of 138 runs from the bat of former skipper Joe Root. Aussie seamer Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc with the ball once again as he registered six scalps to his name. In reply, the Mighty Australians put up 510 runs on the board as five of their batsmen scored half centuries - Steven Smith, Jake Weatherald, Mithcell Starc, Marnus Labuschagne and wicket-keeper Alex Carey
England inflicted an all out on the Aussies but when they came out to bat for their second inning, they just managed to put up 239 runs on the board. The home side (68-2) then chased down the target of 64 runs with ease and registered a comfortable victory.
<h2>England's struggles &amp; the dominance of the 2023 WTC Winners</h2>
With this victory in Brisbane, the Kangaroos continue to dominate the standings of the World Test Championship with a perfect 100% PCT record in this current cycle of the event. They have triumphed in all matches that they have participated in so far, racking up sixty points with a hundred percent PCT.
England, on the other hand, haven't been at their best in this WTC cycle, managing to reign supreme in just two games out of seven. A two-point penalty for sluggish over rates during the summer India Test series has made their problems worse.
<h2>England's slip up in the standings means good news for New Zealand</h2>
England's fall in the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/vijay-hazare-trophy-points-table-2025-26-after-round-2-updated-standings-results/" title="points table" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">points table</a> of the 2025-27 WTC edition means good news for the inaugural wtc winners New Zealand as they have moved up to the sixth rank with a 33.31% PCT. Their first match of the three-game series versus the Windies ended in a draw.  Team India meanwhile continute to remain below Pakistan at the fifth position with a 48.13% PCT after securins wins four times out of nine test matches in this current cycle.
<h2>Updated positions of other teams</h2>
The Kangaroos continue to reign supreme at the top and they are followed by Reigning Champions South Africa (74% PCT), Sri Lanka (66.50% PCT) &amp; Shan Masood-led Pakistan (49% PCT) in the overall WTC Standings.
With a pitiful 5.53% PCT after 6 games, the West Indies are still sitting at the last position of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-women-s-world-cup-2025-points-table-south-africa-becomes-the-second-team-to-qualify-for-the-semi-final-/" title="points table" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">points table</a>. The only other team behind seventh-place England in the points table is Bangladesh (16.67%).
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<tbody>
<tr>
<th class="rtecenter" scope="col">Rank</th>
<th class="rtecenter" scope="col">Teams</th>
<th class="rtecenter" scope="col">Matches</th>
<th class="rtecenter" scope="col">Wins</th>
<th class="rtecenter" scope="col">Losses</th>
<th class="rtecenter" scope="col">Draw</th>
<th class="rtecenter" scope="col">Points</th>
<th class="rtecenter" scope="col">PCT</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="rtecenter">1.</td>
<td class="rtecenter">Australia</td>
<td class="rtecenter">5</td>
<td class="rtecenter">5</td>
<td class="rtecenter">0</td>
<td class="rtecenter">0</td>
<td class="rtecenter">60</td>
<td class="rtecenter">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="rtecenter">2.</td>
<td class="rtecenter">South Africa</td>
<td class="rtecenter">4</td>
<td class="rtecenter">3</td>
<td class="rtecenter">1</td>
<td class="rtecenter">0</td>
<td class="rtecenter">36</td>
<td class="rtecenter">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="rtecenter">3.</td>
<td class="rtecenter">Sri Lanka</td>
<td class="rtecenter">2</td>
<td class="rtecenter">1</td>
<td class="rtecenter">0</td>
<td class="rtecenter">1</td>
<td class="rtecenter">16</td>
<td class="rtecenter">66.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="rtecenter">4.</td>
<td class="rtecenter">Pakistan</td>
<td class="rtecenter">2</td>
<td class="rtecenter">2</td>
<td class="rtecenter">2</td>
<td class="rtecenter">0</td>
<td class="rtecenter">12</td>
<td class="rtecenter">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="rtecenter">5.</td>
<td class="rtecenter">India</td>
<td class="rtecenter">9</td>
<td class="rtecenter">4</td>
<td class="rtecenter">4</td>
<td class="rtecenter">1</td>
<td class="rtecenter">52</td>
<td class="rtecenter">48.15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="rtecenter">6.</td>
<td class="rtecenter">New Zealand</td>
<td class="rtecenter">1</td>
<td class="rtecenter">0</td>
<td class="rtecenter">0</td>
<td class="rtecenter">1</td>
<td class="rtecenter">4</td>
<td class="rtecenter">33.33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="rtecenter">7.</td>
<td class="rtecenter">England</td>
<td class="rtecenter">7</td>
<td class="rtecenter">2</td>
<td class="rtecenter">4</td>
<td class="rtecenter">1</td>
<td class="rtecenter">26</td>
<td class="rtecenter">30.95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="rtecenter">8.</td>
<td class="rtecenter">Bangladesh</td>
<td class="rtecenter">2</td>
<td class="rtecenter">0</td>
<td class="rtecenter">2</td>
<td class="rtecenter">2</td>
<td class="rtecenter">4</td>
<td class="rtecenter">16.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="rtecenter">9.</td>
<td class="rtecenter">West Indies</td>
<td class="rtecenter">6</td>
<td class="rtecenter">0</td>
<td class="rtecenter">5</td>
<td class="rtecenter">1</td>
<td class="rtecenter">4</td>
<td class="rtecenter"> 5.56</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Australia defeated England in the 2nd Ashes test | Image Credits - Khel Now

England lost by 8 wickets to Australia in the second Ashes Test, slipping to 7th in the WTC standings with 26 points and a 30.93% PCT. Despite Joe Root's 138, Australia’s 510 and a weak England second innings (239) led to an easy 64-run chase. Australia remains top with a perfect 100% PCT, while New Zealand moved up to 6th, and India is 5th. The West Indies are last with a 5.53% PCT.

Ben Stokes-led England suffered a heavy defeat in the second Test of the 2025 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series against Australia, losing by eight wickets at The Gabba in Brisbane. England's first innings ended at 332 all out, thanks to a resilient 138 from Joe Root, while Mitchell Starc took six wickets for Australia. In response, the Australians posted 510 runs, with five batsmen scoring half-centuries. England managed just 239 runs in their second innings, leaving Australia with a small target of 64 runs, which they easily chased. This loss dropped England to 7th in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) standings with a 30.93% PCT and only 26 points. Meanwhile, Australia remains dominant at the top with a perfect 100% PCT, having won all their matches. England's struggles have also benefited New Zealand, who have moved up to 6th place with a 33.31% PCT. India holds 5th position with a 48.13% PCT, while the West Indies sit at the bottom with a dismal 5.53%. Australia leads the standings, followed by South Africa (74% PCT), Sri Lanka (66.5%), and Pakistan (49%).

WTC Points Table - England Fall to 7th after defeat versus Australia, will India benefit from Australia's win in the 2nd Ashes Test?

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Australian Cricket Team fast bowler Mitchell Starc created the world record as he went past Wasim Akram in the massive feat in Test cricket. He is now the left-arm pacer with most wickets in the longest format of the game.
Mitchell Starc created the world record in the second match of Ashes 2025-26 against England Cricket Team. The match between the two teams, which is also a pink-ball match, is taking place at the Gabba in Brisbane. 
Mitchell Starc looked in great touch right from the start as he removed Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for ducks in his first two overs. Then later on, he sent Harry Brook packing to go past Wasim Akram’s tally to become the left-arm pacer with most wickets in the longest format of the game.
Mitchell Starc went past Wasim Akram’s tally of 414 wickets in the longest format and with the way he is going, he is expected to go past 500 wickets with ease. He has been in the red-hot form in the Ashes 2025-26 as he has bowled brilliantly.
In the first match in Perth, Starc took ten wickets in the match including seven wickets in the opening innings. In the pink-ball test too, he has looked a class apart and will be holding key for his team in the entire series. 
<h2 class="p1">Most Test wickets by a left-arm fast bowler</h2>
Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath is the leading wicket-taker in terms of left-arm bowlers in tests. He is followed by Mitchell Starc and Wasim Akram.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Player 
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Span
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Matches
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Innings 
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Wickets 
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
BBI
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
BBM
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Average 
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Economy 
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
SR
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
5
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
10
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Mitchell Starc 
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
2011-2025
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
102
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
195
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
416
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
7/58
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
11/94
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
26.57
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
3.42
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
46.5
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
17
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
3
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Rangana Herath
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
1999-2018
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
93
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
170
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
433
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
9/127
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
14/184
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
28.07
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
2.80
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
60.0
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
34
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
9
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Wasim Akram
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
1985-2002
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
104
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
181
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
414
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
7/119
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
11/110
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
23.62
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
2.59
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
54.6
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
25
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
5
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Daniel Vettori 
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
1997-2014
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
113
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
187
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
362
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
7/87
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
12/149
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
34.36
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
2.59
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
79.5
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
20
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
3
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Chaminda Vaas
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
1994-2009
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
111
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
194
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
355
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
7/71
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
14/191
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
29.58
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
2.68
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
66.0
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
12
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
2
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
Ravindra Jadeja
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
2012-2025
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
89
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
167
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
348
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
7/42
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
10/110
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
25.11
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
2.59
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
58.1
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
15
</td>
<td valign="top" class="td1">
3
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Mitchell Starc is the leading wicket-taker in Ashes 2025-26.

Mitchell Starc is one of the best pacers in the world cricket.

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The first match of the two-match Test series between West Indies and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-nz-list-of-13-huge-milestones-virat-kohli-can-achieve-in-odi-series-against-new-zealand-/" title="New Zealand" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">New Zealand</a> is being played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. After the first day's play, New Zealand could score only 231 runs in 70 overs in which they lost 9 wickets. Devon Conway was out on the third ball of the innings for zero runs, after which the game was interrupted for some time due to rain, but after the start, the visiting team West Indies managed to put continuous pressure on the home team.
Former <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-nz-list-of-12-massive-milestones-rohit-sharma-could-achieve-in-odi-series-against-new-zealand-/" title="New Zealand" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">New Zealand</a> captain Kane Williamson, returning after a long absence, was his team's leading run-scorer, scoring 52 runs off 102 balls with six fours. Captain Tom Latham made 24, Rachin Ravindra just 3, while in the middle order, Tom Blundell made 29 and Michael Bracewell 47.
With the first day's play over, it's being speculated that, like the first Ashes match, the result of this match will also come in three days. In bowling, Kemar Roach, Ojay Shields, and Justin Greaves took two wickets each for the West Indies, while Jayden Seales, Johann Layne, and captain Roston Chase each took one wicket.
<h1>New Zealand Batting Scorecard</h1>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 50.4743%;">Batters</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74" style="width: 12.8726%;">Run</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.65" style="width: 8.80759%;">B</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 6.09756%;">4s</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 6.09756%;">6s</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 15.5827%;">SR</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=92.14" style="width: 50.4743%;">Tom Latham (c)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=100" style="width: 12.8726%;">24</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 8.80759%;">85</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 6.09756%;">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 15.5827%;">28.24</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.18" style="width: 50.4743%;">Devon Conway </td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.63" style="width: 12.8726%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.76" style="width: 8.80759%;">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=100" style="width: 15.5827%;">0.00</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.84" style="width: 50.4743%;">Kane Williamson </td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 12.8726%;">52</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 8.80759%;">102</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 6.09756%;">6</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.81" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 15.5827%;">50.98</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.41" style="width: 50.4743%;">Rachin Ravindra </td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88" style="width: 12.8726%;">3</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 8.80759%;">6</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 15.5827%;">50.00</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.09" style="width: 50.4743%;">Will Young </td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.68" style="width: 12.8726%;">14</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.51" style="width: 8.80759%;">38</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.26" style="width: 6.09756%;">1</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 15.5827%;">36.84</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.37" style="width: 50.4743%;">Tom Blundell </td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87" style="width: 12.8726%;">29</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 8.80759%;">39</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87" style="width: 6.09756%;">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 15.5827%;">74.36</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.53" style="width: 50.4743%;">Michael Bracewell </td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=100" style="width: 12.8726%;">47</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=100" style="width: 8.80759%;">73</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 6.09756%;">6</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 15.5827%;">64.38</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.22" style="width: 50.4743%;">Nathan Smith </td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 12.8726%;">23</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8" style="width: 8.80759%;">61</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 6.09756%;">3</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 15.5827%;">37.70</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.51" style="width: 50.4743%;">Zakary Foulkes</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 12.8726%;">4</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 8.80759%;">13</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.85" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 15.5827%;">30.77</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.46" style="width: 50.4743%;">Matt Henry </td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 12.8726%;">8</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 8.80759%;">5</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 6.09756%;">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 15.5827%;">160.00</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86" style="width: 50.4743%;">Jacob Duffy</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 12.8726%;">4</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87" style="width: 8.80759%;">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.04" style="width: 6.09756%;">1</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 6.09756%;">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 15.5827%;">200.00</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 50.4743%;">Extras</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 12.8726%;">23</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.43" style="width: 8.80759%;"></td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.65" style="width: 6.09756%;"></td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.79" style="width: 6.09756%;"></td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.81" style="width: 12.8726%;"></td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=0" style="width: 8.80759%;"></td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 6.09756%;"></td>
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<h1>West Indies Bowling Scorecard</h1>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=91.84" style="width: 8.40967%;">OVER</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 6.72774%;">M</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.64" style="width: 8.40967%;">RUN</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.64" style="width: 7.20829%;">W</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 13.4555%;">ER</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 13.4555%;">EXT</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.59" style="width: 42.0484%;">Kemar Roach</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 8.40967%;">17</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 6.72774%;">6</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=100" style="width: 8.40967%;">47</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 7.20829%;">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 13.4555%;">2.76</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 13.4555%;">2</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.81" style="width: 42.0484%;">Jayden Seales</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 8.40967%;">15</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87" style="width: 6.72774%;">3</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=100" style="width: 8.40967%;">44</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.52" style="width: 7.20829%;">1</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 13.4555%;">2.93</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 13.4555%;">2</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82" style="width: 42.0484%;">Johann Layne</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.71" style="width: 8.40967%;">11</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.14" style="width: 6.72774%;">1</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=100" style="width: 8.40967%;">47</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.56" style="width: 7.20829%;">1</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=100" style="width: 13.4555%;">4.27</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.86" style="width: 13.4555%;">1</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.63" style="width: 42.0484%;">Ojay Shields</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 8.40967%;">9</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 6.72774%;">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 8.40967%;">34</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 7.20829%;">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 13.4555%;">3.78</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 13.4555%;">3</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98" style="width: 42.0484%;">Justin Greaves</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88" style="width: 8.40967%;">10</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 6.72774%;">3</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 8.40967%;">35</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83" style="width: 7.20829%;">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=100" style="width: 13.4555%;">3.50</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.24" style="width: 13.4555%;">0</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9" style="width: 42.0484%;">Roston Chase</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 8.40967%;">8</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 6.72774%;">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8" style="width: 8.40967%;">13</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.16" style="width: 7.20829%;">1</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 13.4555%;">1.63</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.56" style="width: 13.4555%;"></td>
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New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test: Pic: X (West Indies Cricket)

New Zealand ended Day 1 of the 1st Test at 231/9 against West Indies, with Kane Williamson scoring a crucial half-century. West Indies bowlers, led by Roach, Shields, and Greaves, kept constant pressure at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1: NZ finish at 231/9 as Kane Williamson hits a half-century. WI bowlers dominate in Christchurch with disciplined spells.

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test Live: Day-1 Stumps, NZ 231/9; Half-Century for Kane Williamson

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The first match of the three-match Test series between New Zealand and the West Indies has begun. This match is being played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. From New Zealand's perspective, this is the first match of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/latest-wtc-points-table-after-australia-vs-england-boxing-day-test-icc-world-test-championship-2025-27/" title="World Test Championship" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">World Test Championship</a> 2025-27. This article provides complete information on how to watch this match for free in India.
West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and invited home team <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/who-will-fill-washington-s-spot-arshdeep-singh-in-for-prasidh-krishna-check-probable-india-playing-11-for-india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-odi/" title="New Zealand" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">New Zealand</a> to bat first. The Kiwis suffered a major blow early in the innings when Devon Conway was caught behind off the second ball by Kemar Roach.
<h1 data-start="718" data-end="743">Match Information</h1>
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Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test
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Series: West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025
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Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
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Date: From 2 December 2025
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Time (India): 3:30 AM IST
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<h1>Where to Watch Live in India</h1>
<h3 data-start="1041" data-end="1086">1. Sony Sports Network (TV Broadcast)</h3>
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<h3 data-start="1238" data-end="1281">2. SonyLIV (Official OTT Streaming)</h3>
You can watch the full Test match live on SonyLIV. Note: Paid subscription Requires.
<h1 data-start="1282" data-end="1396">How to Watch New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test for FREE</h1>
<h3 data-start="1973" data-end="2013">1. FanCode – Free Live Streaming</h3>
FanCode is providing free live streaming of the NZ vs WI 1st Test.
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Open FanCode app (Android/iOS) or website.
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Search NZ vs WI 1st Test.
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CHECK: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/no-1-loading-new-zealand-eye-no-1-spot-in-wtc-2025-27-standings-icc-world-test-championships-2025-2027-rankings-ahead-of-nz-vs-wi-1st-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No.1 Loading… New Zealand Eye No.1 Spot in WTC 2025-27 Standings </a>

Get complete details on how to watch the New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test live in India, including free streaming via FanCode and official broadcasts on Sony Sports and SonyLIV.

The NZ vs WI 1st Test has started at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, marking New Zealand’s first WTC 2025–27 match. Here’s how to watch the Test live in India, including free streaming via FanCode, Sony Sports broadcast details, and SonyLIV OTT access.

How to Watch New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test Live for Free – Full Streaming Details

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New Zealand and the West Indies are set to play a three-match test series as part of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/latest-wtc-points-table-after-australia-vs-england-boxing-day-test-icc-world-test-championship-2025-27/" title="ICC World Test Championship" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">ICC World Test Championship</a> 2025-2027 Cycle. The NZ vs WI 1st test will be played on November 02-06, 2025, at Hagley Oval Cricket Ground, Christchurch. New Zealand has an excellent opportunity to replace Australia and claim the top spot in the ICC WTC 2025-27 Standings.
Meanwhile, the West Indies have played five test matches in the ICC WTC 2025-27 cycle, but they didn’t win a single one of them. Therefore, the West Indies is at 8th spot in the latest ICC WTC 2025-27 Points Table with a PCT of 0% and they might slip to the bottom of ICC WTC 2025-27 Rankings after this three-match test series.
However, New Zealand hasn’t played a single test match so far in this ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 Cycle. On the other hand, teams like India and <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/team/england-1">England</a> have played 9 and 6 test matches so far in the ICC WTC 2025-27, respectively. With this, New Zealand is expected to perform well against the West Indies and get a better position in the ICC WTC Points Table 2025-27.
<h2 dir="ltr">ICC WTC 2025-27 Standings [Latest Updated]</h2>
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Played
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PCT
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1
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3
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3
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0
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0
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0
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48
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100
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2
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4
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3
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1
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0
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0
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<td>
36
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75.00
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3
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<td>
Sri Lanka
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<td>
2
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
16
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<td>
66.67
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<td>
4
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<td>
Pakistan 
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<td>
2
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
0
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<td>
12
</td>
<td>
50.00
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5
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India
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<td>
9
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<td>
4
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<td>
4
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<td>
1
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<td>
0
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<td>
52
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48.15
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6
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England
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<td>
6
</td>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
3
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<td>
1
</td>
<td>
2
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<td>
26
</td>
<td>
36.15
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<td>
7
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<td>
Bangladesh
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<td>
2
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
0
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
16.67
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<td>
8
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<td>
West Indies
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<td>
5
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<td>
0
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<td>
5
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<td>
0
</td>
<td>
0
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<td>
0
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0.00
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9
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New Zealand
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0
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<td>
0
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<td>
0
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<td>
0
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<td>
0
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0
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0.00
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<h2 dir="ltr">New Zealand vs West Indies Head to Head in Test:</h2>
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Result
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Matches Played
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49
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New Zealand Win
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17
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West Indies Win
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13
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Draw
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19
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<h2 dir="ltr">New Zealand &amp; West Indies in ICC WTC 2025-27 Standings:</h2>
As of now, New Zealand is at the bottom of the ICC WTC 2025-27 Standings as they haven’t played any test match so far in this WTC cycle. However, the West Indies is at 8th spot in the latest ICC WTC 2025-27 standings as they have played 5 test matches and lost all of them; therefore, they have a PCT of 0%.
Australia is in first position in the ICC WTC 2025-27 Standings with a PCT of 100% as they have played 4 test matches so far and won all of them. South Africa is at second spot with a PCT of 75% therefore New Zealand have an excellent opportunity to get into the top 2 of ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings.
New Zealand will have the home advantage, and they have a fantastic record in those conditions against most of the teams. West Indies is struggling quite a bit in test cricket, and it’s going to be tough to perform in those bowling-friendly conditions.
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The Indian team suffered a crushing 0-2 defeat in the two-match home Test series against South Africa. This defeat dealt a major blow to the team's hopes of reaching the final of the 2025-27 <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/latest-wtc-points-table-after-australia-vs-england-boxing-day-test-icc-world-test-championship-2025-27/" title="ICC World Test Championship" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">ICC World Test Championship</a> edition. India has lost four Tests so far in the current WTC cycle and has slipped to fifth place in the points-table.
India will play its next Test match in the current WTC cycle in August 2026. The Indian team has a total of nine Test matches remaining in the current cycle. To remain in contention for the final, India must win at least seven of these nine matches. The Indian team will play two Test matches on Sri Lankan soil in August. Then, in October-November, it will play the same number of matches against the hosts on its tour of New Zealand. In January-February 2027, the Indian team will play five Test matches on home soil against Australia, which will be Team India 's last series in the current cycle.
Reaching the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 appears to be not just difficult, but quite challenging for India. The teams India faces in the current cycle will not be easy to win against. India has won four consecutive Test series against Sri Lanka, but the Sri Lankan team always puts up a fight at home.
Sri Lanka has played 46 Test matches against India, winning only seven of them. India has won 22 of those matches. The remarkable thing is that Sri Lanka won all seven of these matches at home. While India has won a few series in Sri Lanka, recent form and the current team combination don't inspire much confidence this time around.
<h2>Scary statistics against New Zealand, Australia is no less</h2>
India's Test record in New Zealand is not exactly perfect. The Indian team last won a Test <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-nz-list-of-13-huge-milestones-virat-kohli-can-achieve-in-odi-series-against-new-zealand-/" title="series against New Zealand" class="auto-internal-link" data-auto-link="1" data-link-type="suggestion" data-rule-id="0">series against New Zealand</a> on their home soil in 2009. Since then, Team India has struggled continuously. The Indian team has played 25 Test matches against New Zealand on their home soil, winning five of them. The Kiwis won 10 matches and 10 ended in draws.
India will also face a tough test against Australia at home. The five-match Test series, part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, will determine India's future in the WTC 2025-27. Australia hasn't won a Test series in India since 2004. However, the last two series the Kangaroos played here were closely contested.
India won the last two home series against Australia by 2-1 margins. Given the Indian team's current performance at home, this series will be far from easy. Given the way New Zealand and South Africa won Test series in India, the Australian team will be eagerly anticipating this series.
India has played 54 Test matches against Australia at home, winning 23 of them. They also lost 14 of them, with 16 matches ending in draws and one tie. India has had the upper hand over Australia at home, but has failed to completely dominate.
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India’s 0–2 Test series loss to South Africa has dropped it to fifth in the WTC standings, leaving the team needing at least seven wins from its remaining nine Tests to reach the 2025–27 final. Upcoming tours to Sri Lanka and New Zealand, along with a crucial five-Test home series against Australia, pose major challenges given India’s mixed overseas record and recent close contests at home. With tough opponents ahead and inconsistent form, India’s path to the WTC final looks difficult.

India’s 0–2 home Test series loss to South Africa has severely damaged its chances of reaching the 2025–27 World Test Championship final, dropping the team to fifth in the standings with four losses so far. With nine Tests remaining—two in Sri Lanka, two in New Zealand, and a five-match home series against Australia—India must win at least seven to stay in contention. However, historical records highlight the difficulty ahead: Sri Lanka has beaten India only seven times, all at home, yet remains tough on its own turf; India has won just five of 25 away Tests in New Zealand since last winning a series there in 2009; and although India has dominated Australia at home overall, recent series have been closely contested. The upcoming fixtures, especially the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, will be crucial, but India’s inconsistent form makes the road to the WTC final highly challenging.

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