New Zealand Secures Dominant 423-Run Victory Against England, Climbs to Fourth in WTC Rankings
New Zealand triumphed with an emphatic 423-run victory over England in the third Test at Hamilton on Tuesday, capping off their series with a resounding win and rising to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
Despite England already clinching the series with victories in the first two Tests, New Zealand delivered a dominant performance in the final match. They dismissed England for just 234 in their second innings, showcasing exceptional bowling and batting throughout the game.
Mitchell Santner played a pivotal role, taking 4/85 in England’s second innings while contributing strongly in other aspects of the match.
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Although England’s Jacob Bethell (76) and Joe Root (54) fought valiantly with half-centuries, they were unable to overcome the pressure applied by New Zealand’s disciplined play.
Harry Brook, who amassed 350 runs across the series, was named Player of the Series.
World Test Championship Standings: New Zealand’s victory propelled them to fourth place in the WTC standings, while England dropped to sixth. However, both teams are no longer in contention for the 2025 WTC Final.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Deductions | Points | Pts% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 63.33 |
| 2 | Australia | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 102 | 60.71 |
| 3 | India | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 110 | 57.29 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 81 | 48.21 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 45.45 |
| 6 | England | 22 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 114 | 43.18 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 33.33 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 31.25 |
| 9 | West Indies | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 24.24 |
While England will reflect on their inconsistent performance throughout the series and the WTC cycle, New Zealand’s comprehensive win in Hamilton ensured they finished their campaign on a high note.
