NZ penalised points for over-rate, drop to fifth

New Zealand cricket team. File pic

New Zealand's aspirations of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final suffered a setback after they were docked three penalty points due to slow over-rate against England leading to a drop in the ranking table, the ICC stated on Tuesday.

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NZ now have a points percentage of 47.92 per cent and can only move as high as 55.36 percent with victories from their remaining two fixtures against England.

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