UPSC Prelims 2021·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

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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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2Correct

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. The finalists for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) were decided based on a points system, specifically the 'Percentage of Points' (PCT) earned from all matches played. Points were awarded for wins, ties, and draws, and then a percentage of points (total points earned divided by total possible points) was calculated. The teams with the highest PCT qualified, not simply by the number of matches won. Statement 2 is incorrect. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England in the ICC World Test Championship points table because it had a higher Percentage of Points (PCT) than England, not necessarily because it won more matches. The PCT system accounted for points earned from wins, draws, and ties relative to the total available points, making it a more comprehensive measure of performance across series of varying lengths.
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