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Loss vs New Zealand affects India's chances to make it to the WTC finals

But, now, to qualify for their third consecutive WTC Final without relying on external results, India must win four of their remaining six matches

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India`s head coach Gautam Gambhir and players congratulate New Zealand players after the latter won the second test cricket match against India, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, in Pune. Pic/PTI

India`s head coach Gautam Gambhir and players congratulate New Zealand players after the latter won the second test cricket match against India, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, in Pune. Pic/PTI

India retained their position at the top of the World Test Championship standings, but their points percentage (PCT) took a hit following their 113-run defeat in the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

India crashed to their first-ever Test series defeat at home in 12 years as New Zealand handed the hosts a humiliating 113-run loss in the second Test in Pune to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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