India Struggles Against New Zealand in Test Series
Team India faced a surprising defeat in their three-match Test series against New Zealand, losing 2-0. Before the series, it seemed like India would easily win. However, performances failed to meet expectations, especially from key players like captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Sharma struggled with his batting, and Kohli found it hard to adapt to the Test environment. As a result, India’s position became increasingly vulnerable.
In the first Test, New Zealand scored 259 runs, and India could only manage 156, sealing their fate early in the game. In the second innings of the second Test, New Zealand set a daunting target of 358 runs after scoring 103 and 255 runs in their innings. India could only reach 245 runs, leading to a loss of 113 runs. This defeat has affected India’s standing in the World Test Championship.
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Impact on the World Test Championship
India’s winning percentage dropped from 68.06% to 62.80% after these losses, making their path to the Championship more complicated. With six more Tests to play, the Indian team must win at least four to stay in the race for the final. If they slip up, they will need to rely on the performances of other teams like Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and South Africa to secure a spot.
World Test Championship Points Table
In summary, India’s performance against New Zealand raises many concerns as they aim to regain form and retain their top position in the World Test Championship.
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