UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 50

Q50. 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?
a) 1only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (d)

• The first claim is untrue.
• The ICC World Test Championship semifinalist teams will be chosen based on the percentage of points earned rather than the number of games they have won.
• The second claim is untrue.
• New Zealand entered the final despite having won fewer games than England but more points.

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