NZ leapfrog in WTC standings after series win over England
New Zealand's 2-1 series victory over England, coupled with Ben Stokes' retirement, reshapes the World Test Championship table.
New Zealand have moved up the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after their 160-run win in the third and final Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The victory sealed a 2-1 series triumph, with the visitors dominating after setting England a challenging 373-run target. The match also marked the end of Ben Stokes' international career, as the England captain retired after the match.
In the updated WTC table, New Zealand gained significant points, climbing to second place with 8 wins from 10 matches. Australia remain top with 8 wins from 8 matches, while England drop to third after losing the series. The defeat was a disappointing farewell for Stokes, who led England in 32 Tests.
New Zealand's victory was built on centuries from Tom Latham and Devon Conway, who put the visitors in a commanding position. Despite a fighting 80 from Jamie Smith, England were bowled out for 212, handing New Zealand a comprehensive win and crucial WTC points.