England did not gain any advantage in WTC Points Table by winning the Test, only PCT has changed for 2 teams
ENG vs NZ
England vs New Zealand WTC Points Table: England cricket team has defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets in the first test match. In this match, Brayden Carse has performed brilliantly for England and led the team to victory by taking 10 wickets. He has received the Player of the Match award for his excellent performance. With the win, England has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series. But in the points table of the World Test Championship 2023-25, England has not benefited even by winning.
Changes occurred only in PCT of New Zealand and England
Before winning the Test against New Zealand, the England team was at sixth position in the points table of WTC 2023-25, but even after winning, it remains at sixth position. Only there has been a change in its PCT. Its PCT is now 43.75. In the current cycle of WTC, England has played a total of 20 matches, out of which they have won 10 and lost 9 and it is almost impossible for them to reach the final.
On the other hand, New Zealand has not suffered any loss even after losing, because before the match the team was at fourth position and still remains at the same number. New Zealand’s PCT is reduced. The team has played 12 matches so far, out of which it has won 6 and lost 6. His PCT is 50.00. New Zealand still has two more Test matches to play against England and by winning these, it can strengthen its position. After the England vs New Zealand match, the PCT of only these two teams has changed, there is no change in the rest of the points table.
Indian team is at number one
The Indian team remains at number one in the WTC Points Table. The team has played 15 matches, out of which it has won 9 and lost 5. Its PCT is 61.11. Team India won the first match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 295 runs. There are still hopes for India to reach the finals. On the other hand, the Australian team remains at second position with 59.26 PCT.
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