new zealand reached third place WTC 2025-27 standings after dominating west indies In the second test. The Black Caps’ nine-wicket win at Wellington’s Basin Reserve takes them ahead India And PakistanSri Lanka got 66.67% marks percentage.
New Zealand’s dominance has created an unassailable lead over West Indies
New Zealand take a strong 1-0 lead in the three-match series against the West Indies after an emphatic win in the second Test on December 14, 2025. West Indies batted first and were all out for 205 runs. shy hope The highest score was 47 runs, before New Zealand declared the innings at 278 for nine, which included his half-century. devon conway (60) and Michelle Hay (61). In the decisive second innings, West Indies team collapsed for 128 runs as fast bowlers jacob duffy Claimed Player of the Match honors with an impressive spell of 5-38 at an economy of 2.19, while michael rae Took three wickets. Chasing just 56 runs, Conway (28*) and kane williamson (16*) led New Zealand to an easy win, lost only captain Tom Latham quickly.
The first Test match in Christchurch ended in a draw, with the West Indies taking the lead. Justin GreavesSaved his team from defeat by scoring a heroic 202 runs in the fourth innings. Led by Duffy’s heroics, New Zealand’s bowlers exposed West Indies’ batting weaknesses by offering seam movement on the Basin Reserve pitch, leading to a huge change in the opening batsman’s shared spoils.
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Updated WTC standings and top contenders
Australia lead the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Unbeaten in the table with five wins from five matches, 100% points percentage and 60 points. South Africa are second with 75% after three wins in four matches, including the series win over India. New Zealand and Sri Lanka Ranked third with 66.67% (16 points from each of two matches: one win, one draw), ahead of Pakistan (50%, 12 points from two).
| Situation | Team | played | won | lost | Drag | score | PCT |
| 1 | Australia | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 100.00% |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75.00% |
| 3 | new zealand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67% |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67% |
| 5 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 50.00% |
| 6 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 48.15% |
India are at 48.15% despite nine matches, while West Indies lead the table at 4.76% in seven matches (six losses, one draw). A win in the third Test (December 18-22 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui) could propel New Zealand into second place, strengthening their bid to reach another WTC final. Australia and South Africa remain the front-runners, but the competitiveness of the cycle keeps the race open.