New Zealand defeated England by a mammoth 423 runs in the final match of the three-match Test series on Tuesday at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
This victory not only showed New Zealand’s dominance but also made history as their biggest run win in Test cricket.
Chasing an unlikely target of 658 runs, England’s hopes of a clean victory were dashed when they were bowled out for 234 runs after lunch on the fourth day.
England captain Ben Stokes, who was nursing a left hamstring injury, did not bat in the second innings, which further accelerated the slide.
This defeat is significant for Stokes-led England as it is the fourth worst defeat in terms of runs in the history of Test cricket.
According to the latest 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table, South Africa top the standings with a PCT of 63.33, having played 10 matches, winning six, losing three and drawing one .
Australia follows closely in second place with a PCT of 60.71 after 14 matches, securing nine wins, four losses and one draw.
India are in third place with a PCT of 57.29, having played 16 matches, winning nine, losing six and drawing one.
New Zealand sits fourth with a PCT of 48.21, claiming 7 wins from 14 matches. Sri Lanka are in fifth place with a PCT of 45.45, winning 5 out of 11 matches.
England, despite winning the recent series 2-1 and having played the most matches (22 matches), have a PCT of 43.18, with 10 wins and 11 losses, placing them in sixth place.
Pakistan are ranked seventh with a PCT of 33.33 from 10 matches, winning four and losing six.
Bangladesh remains in eighth place with a PCT of 31.25, winning four matches out of 12 played. Lastly, West Indies are in ninth place with a PCT of 24.24, having played 11 matches, securing just two wins and seven losses.
