Updated On: 11 March, 2024 01:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Australia skipper Pat Cummins praised his team for their fearless approach. He also hailed wicketkeeper Alex Carey for his stupendous efforts in clinching the title. The efforts from Alex Carey along with Mitchell Marsh`s 80 and Cummins` heroics helped the side defeat the Kiwis in the second test match

Australia Test Team (Pic: AFP)
Australia have overtaken New Zealand to secure the second position in the World Test Championship rankings after the 2-0 series win in Christchurch on Monday. The victory in the second test match helped Australia claim 12 points on the road to defend their WTC mace.
After 12 matches, the Aussies have improved the points percentage from 59.09 to 62.50. Currently, New Zealand has slipped to the third position with six games played. Their points percentage decreased from 60 to 50 on the list.