Bangladesh achieved a historic victory at home. They defeated New Zealand by 150 runs in the opening Test. Bangladesh has won its first Test match against New Zealand at home with this victory. Bangladesh has only triumphed twice in its 18 Test matches against New Zealand. However, Team India's standing has declined as a result of Bangladesh's triumph.
At home, the Bengal Tigers were unstoppable. Against New Zealand in the opening Test, he caused quite a stir. Bangladesh won their first Test match against New Zealand at home, defeating the Kiwis by 150 runs. In all, Bangladesh has won two Test matches against New Zealand. Last year's Test match in New Zealand was likewise won by Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh has moved up to the top two in the World Chest Championship points standings as a result of this victory. The second-place team, Team India, has dropped to third place.
Every two years, the World Test Championship final takes place. The top two teams in the points table will play each other in the final after two years of matches. Pakistan is currently leading the points table during the 2023–25 cycle as they have won both of the played Test matches. With 24 points, Pakistan—which won both of the Test matches against Sri Lanka—remains atop the standings. Pakistan is presently touring Australia, where they will participate in three Test matches. Bangladesh, on the other hand, secured the second spot with 12 points after winning the opening game of the Test Championship cycle. Bangladesh is in second place due to a higher victory %, even though India, the team in third place, has 16 points.
However, during their July visit of the West Indies, Team India played two Test matches, winning one and drawing the other. Team India now has 16 points in their account as a result of this. Nonetheless, Team India's journey of South Africa will include two Test matches. They have an opportunity to relegate Bangladesh if they are successful in these. Australia is ranked fourth on this list with 18 points. With four points, the West Indies, who drew the Test match against India, are ranked fifth.
In the game, Bangladesh decided to bat first after winning the toss. Mahmadul Hasan Joy scored 86 runs after that first inning, although they were bowled out for 310 runs in the first inning. Williamson's century also resulted in New Zealand being bowled out for 317 runs in the opening inning. Bangladesh scored 338 runs against the Kiwis and set a goal of 331 runs thanks to Mehdi Hasan Miraj's 50 runs and Santo's century in the second inning. However, Taizul Islam, a spinner from Bangladesh, claimed six wickets and knocked the Kiwis out for 181 runs. This test was a 150-run defeat for New Zealand when spinner Taijul Islam took ten wickets in a row. After taking four wickets in the first innings, Taizul Islam claimed six wickets in a row in the second innings. This was Bangladesh's second victory in their 18 Test matches against New Zealand.
