New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- A massive 323-run win over West Indies in the third Test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui took New Zealand to the second spot in the updated World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table on Monday. Australia continue to lead the charts with six wins in as many matches after their win over England in the third Ashes Test on Sunday.

Playing their first Test series in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, West Indies' valiant effort with the bat on the final day forced a draw against New Zealand. The Kiwis bounced back in the next two games, winning by handsome margins. New Zealand won the second Test by nine wickets.

Before the start of the third Test between New Zealand and West Indies, the Kiwis were placed fourth in the s...