Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship: 1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won. 2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Correct answer: Neither 1 nor 2. Statement 1 is incorrect : Instead, the ranking was based on the percentage of points (PCT) earned from matches played. Due to COVID-19 disruptions, the ICC modified the rank- ing system in 2020, and PCT (Points Percentage System) be- came the deciding factor rather than just the number of wins. Statement 2 is incorrect : England won more matches than New Zealand in the WTC cycle (England won 11, New Zealand won 7). However, New Zealand had a higher PCT (70%) com- pared to England (61.4%), securing their place in the final. 98

Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship:1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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