New Zealand drops to fourth in WTC standings after loss to England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
New Zealand fell to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings following a 115-run defeat to England at Lord’s on June 8. The match was punctuated by rain interruptions and challenging pitch conditions. England, after posting 226 in their second innings, bowled out New Zealand for 138, with Glenn Phillips scoring an unbeaten 44. Pacer Ollie Robinson was instrumental for England, taking five wickets in New Zealand's first innings and contributing in the second. Currently, Australia leads the standings, while New Zealand's setback hampers their chances for the WTC final.
- •New Zealand lost to England by 115 runs at Lord's on June 8.
- •Ollie Robinson took five wickets in the first innings for England.
- •New Zealand bowled out for 138, chasing 253 for victory.
- •Australia leads the WTC standings; New Zealand is now fourth.
- •India sits sixth, Pakistan in ninth place in the standings.
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — WTC Standings: New Zealand drop after England defeat; where are India and Pakistan?
"New Zealand dropped from second to fourth in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after a 115-run loss to England at Lord’s. Ollie Robinson starred as England secured a morale-boosting win despite remaining seventh in the table. Australia continue to lead the standings, while South Africa are second and Sri Lanka third. India are sixth, while Pakistan sit eighth, ahead of only West Indies.
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