New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets within the first Take a look at on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday to take 1-0 lead within the three-match collection.
The host arrange a 107-run goal for New Zealand to chase after being bowled out for 462 on Saturday. The customer accomplished it inside 28 overs to register its first Take a look at win in India in 36 years.
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India retains its spot on high of the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) factors desk and might want to win 5 of the remaining seven Take a look at matches to safe its spot within the remaining. New Zealand moved as much as fourth from sixth with 4 wins in 9 matches.
Pakistan climbed one spot after it beat England by 153 runs within the second Take a look at in Multan, levelling the three-match collection.
WTC 2023-25 POINTS TABLE
| Pos. | Group | Mat. | Gained | Misplaced | Drawn | Factors | PTC |
| 1 | India | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 98 | 68.06 |
| 2 | Australia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 62.5 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 60 | 55.56 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 48 | 44.44 |
| 5 | England | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 93 | 43.06 |
| 6 | South Africa | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 38.89 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 33 | 34.38 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 25.93 |
| 9 | West Indies | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 18.52 |
(Up to date until India vs New Zealand 1st Take a look at)