Updated On: 27 October, 2024 07:42 AM IST | Dubai | PTI
But, now, to qualify for their third consecutive WTC Final without relying on external results, India must win four of their remaining six matches

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.