New Zealand have made a massive statement in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, climbing to the second spot in the standings following a 2-0 series victory over the West Indies.

Jacob Duffy took 5-42 as New Zealand bowled out the West Indies for 138 on a deteriorating fifth-day pitch to win the third test by 323 runs on Monday.

Opener Devon Conway made history, becoming the first-ever New Zealand batter to score a double century and a century in a Test match.

Devon Conway compiled the highest Test score to help New Zealand declare their innings at a massive score of 575/8, but the West Indies responded with a strong start in their first innings as they reached 110 for no loss at stumps on Day 2 of the third and final Test at Bay Oval on Friday.

New Zealand vs West Indies, 3rd Test: Devon Conway ended the day 178 not out and captain Tom Latham was out just before the close for 137.

The match at Napier's McLean Park was reduced by rain to 34 overs each after a three-hour wait to start.

Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are expected to trigger intense bidding wars with the best purses among the 10 teams at next month's mini IPL auction.

The deadline for all the franchises to submit their list of retained players for IPL 2026 is November 15.

New Zealand took a 2-1 lead in the five-game series, following a match that emulated the pattern of the first two, with the chasing team falling just short.

A report has claimed that Chennai Super Kings are set to offload 5 top stars ahead of IPL 2026 auction.