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Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India's Series Loss To New Zealand: Big Blow For Rohit Sharma's Men

New Zealand and Pakistan register historic Test series wins over India and England, respectively, on Saturday. While New Zealand took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, following their big win in the second Test in Pune, Pakistan recovered from a defeat in the series-opener to clinch the series 2-1. It was New Zealand's first away series win over India, who last faced a series defeat at home back in 2012 when the Alastair Cook-led England prevailed with the same scoreline.

How Can India Qualify For WTC Final After Series Loss vs New Zealand - Explained

The Indian cricket team slumped to a historic Test loss to New Zealand in Pune on Saturday that saw the side's 12-year winning streak at home end in spectacular fashion. Last time, India lost a Test series at home, MS Dhoni was still the captain while Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir were all playing. The loss in the second Test of the three-match series has dented India's chances of entering the World Test Championship final a lot.

First Time In 92 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Never-Done-Before India Test Record

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the only batter to cross 50 as India slumped to a second successive home defeat against New Zealand and theriir first home series defeat since 2012. Despite India losing by 113 runs, Jaiswal had provided India the perfect platform to chase down a daunting target of 360. He slammed 77 runs in just 65 balls, lacing his innings with nine boundaries and three sixes. During the innings, he became the first-ever Indian to notch up a special record.

"We Failed To...": Disappointed Rohit Sharma's Blunt Message After India's 'Collective Failure' vs NZ

Rohit Sharma was a disappointed man after India lost the second Test of a three-match series against New Zealand. This is India first Test series defeat at home in 12 years with Mitchel Santner yet again exposing their frailties against quality spin bowling as the crushing 113-run defeat in the second match enervated the team's pole position in the World Test Championship. If the hosts endured their first defeat after 18 consecutive Test series victories, New Zealand celebrated their first ever series-victory on the Indian soil in nearly 70 years.

India humbled at home again by New Zealand for rare series defeat

:India collapsed to a humiliating series defeat at home, their first for 12 years, when they were bowled out for 245 by New Zealand in their chase of 359 on the third day of the second test on Saturday as Mitchell Santner took six wickets.

Cricket–Pakistan's spin skills leave England to reflect on muddled approach

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan :Pakistan made some bold selection calls and milked their home advantage to fashion a remarkable 2-1 series victory against an England team, who will return home plagued by self-doubts.

"Unluckiest Cricketer Ever": Virat Kohli's Umpire's Call Dismissal In Pune Test Stuns Everyone

Fans sympathised with star India batter Virat Kohli after his 'unfortunate' dismissal on Day 3 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand in Pune. With a mammoth target of 359 in front of them, India needed Kohli to stand tall with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal already back in the hut. While Kohli did get a decent start, he was undone by a beautiful delivery from Mitchell Santer, who got it to zip quickly off the surface. The ball hit him straight in front of the leg stump and umpire Richard Illingworth raised his finger.

First Time Since 1995: Pakistan End Nearly 30-Year Wait To Register Incredible Test Feat After England Series Win

After losing the first Test in Multan, Pakistan completed a sensational turnaround to win the three-match home Test series against England. Riding on the performances of spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, Pakistan won the final two Tests to clinch the series 2-1. This helped Pakistan register a feat for the first time in nearly 30 years. This is the first time Pakistan have won a three-match Test series after losing the first Test since they beat Zimbabwe in similar fashion in 1995.

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Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India's Series Loss To New Zealand: Big Blow For Rohit Sharma's Men

How Can India Qualify For WTC Final After Series Loss vs New Zealand - Explained

First Time In 92 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Never-Done-Before India Test Record

"We Failed To...": Disappointed Rohit Sharma's Blunt Message After India's 'Collective Failure' vs NZ

India humbled at home again by New Zealand for rare series defeat

Cricket–Pakistan's spin skills leave England to reflect on muddled approach

"Unluckiest Cricketer Ever": Virat Kohli's Umpire's Call Dismissal In Pune Test Stuns Everyone

First Time Since 1995: Pakistan End Nearly 30-Year Wait To Register Incredible Test Feat After England Series Win