New Zealand etched their name in the record books, becoming the first team to sweep India in a three-match Test series on Indian soil, clinching a 25-run victory in Mumbai to seal the historic feat. This marked Tom Latham’s maiden series win as New Zealand’s full-time captain. The series opener in Bengaluru set the tone as the visitors bundled India out for a meager 46, securing a dominant win. In the second Test in Pune, Mitchell Santner showcased his spin prowess, claiming 13 wickets in a masterclass performance that sealed the series for New Zealand. Also Read: New Zealand Scripts History As They Whitewash India in India For The First Time With the conclusion of the third Test, the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 Points Table was updated. India, led by Rohit Sharma, now faces an uphill battle to reach the WTC final in 2025, having suffered three consecutive losses. Their points percentage (PCT) slipped from 62.82 to 58.33 after the latest defeat. Australia now leads the standings with a PCT of 62.5, while India, with five matches left in the cycle, will next face Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. WTC Points Table: 🚨 WTC POINTS TABLE...!!! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/rc7oGYBPkz — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 3, 2024 New Zealand’s clean sweep over India has propelled them to fourth in the table, boasting a PCT of 54.55 with five wins from 11 Tests in the current WTC cycle. India's tour of Australia has gained even greater significance with the added stakes of World Test Championship (WTC) qualification. To secure their spot in the WTC final, India must achieve the challenging feat of winning 4 Test matches out of a five-match series on Australian soil which is no small task in itself, especially against an Australian side equally determined to seal their place in the final by winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.