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World Test Championship: Race to final intensifies as New Zealand, England docked three points each

Updated On: 03 December, 2024 05:58 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

The race to the World Test Championship (WTC) final has intensified after New Zealand and England were docked three points each for maintaining a slow over-rate in the opening Test of their three-match series. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic/X/X@ICC)  

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New Zealand cricket team (Pic: File Pic)
New Zealand cricket team (Pic: File Pic)
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The path to the WTC final next year in London continues to be full of twists and turns. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced sanctions against New Zealand and England for failing to maintain the required over-rate during the series opener in Christchurch

The path to the WTC final next year in London continues to be full of twists and turns. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced sanctions against New Zealand and England for failing to maintain the required over-rate during the series opener in Christchurch

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As a result, both teams were fined 15 per cent of their match fees and penalised three crucial WTC competition points, adding another layer of intrigue to the race for the final

As a result, both teams were fined 15 per cent of their match fees and penalised three crucial WTC competition points, adding another layer of intrigue to the race for the final

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England skipper Ben Stokes and New Zealand captain Tom Latham accepted the charges and the proposed sanctions, negating the need for a formal hearing

England skipper Ben Stokes and New Zealand captain Tom Latham accepted the charges and the proposed sanctions, negating the need for a formal hearing

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England, already out of contention for next year's final, secured an 8-wicket victory in Christchurch. However, the sanctions dealt a significant blow to New Zealand's chances

England, already out of contention for next year's final, secured an 8-wicket victory in Christchurch. However, the sanctions dealt a significant blow to New Zealand's chances

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New Zealand dropped from joint-fourth to fifth in the WTC rankings

New Zealand dropped from joint-fourth to fifth in the WTC rankings

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New Zealand's points percentage stands at 47.92 per cent. Even if they win their remaining two Tests against England, their best possible finish is a points percentage of 55.36 per cent. Their fate in reaching the WTC final will depend on the outcomes of other matches

New Zealand's points percentage stands at 47.92 per cent. Even if they win their remaining two Tests against England, their best possible finish is a points percentage of 55.36 per cent. Their fate in reaching the WTC final will depend on the outcomes of other matches

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