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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?

UPSC · 2021 · International Relations
Question:
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?

Options

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:
In the ICC World Test Championship, finalists were decided by percentage of points earned, not by total matches won. New Zealand ranked ahead due to higher percentage points, not number of wins. Hence, neither statement is correct.

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