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NZ rise to second in WTC rankings after 323-run win against WI

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NZ Rise To Second In WTC Rankings After 323-run Win Against WI

By IANS News December 22, 2025 • 11:25 AM View: 667

New Zealand climbed to second on the ICC World Test Championship table after completing a dominant 323-run win over the West Indies in the third and final Test at Mount Maunganui.

The comprehensive victory lifted New Zealand above South Africa, with only Australia ahead of them in the WTC standings.

TAGS ICC World Test Championship West Indies Mount Maunganui South Africa World Test Championship West Indies Sri Lanka Black Caps Bay Oval Jacob Duffy Richard Hadlee Devon Conway Tom Latham Tom Latham

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