New Zealand jump ahead of Pakistan, India on WTC27 standings

New Zealand have boosted their prospects of a second appearance in the ICC World Test Championship Final with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test of their series in Wellington on Friday.

The Black Caps' bowlers did the damage on the third day at Basin Reserve, with Jacob Duffy's five-wicket haul helping the hosts dismiss the West Indies for just 128 in their second innings.

That left New Zealand requiring 56 for victory and a 1-0 series lead and Devon Conway (28 not out) and Kane Williamson (16 not out) guided them home after the early loss of skipper Tom Latham for nine.

The victory saw New Zealand bank 12 valuable World Test Championship points and allowed the 2021 winners to jump in front of Pakistan and India and join Sri Lanka in third place on the standings.

New Zealand now own a win-loss percentage of 66.67 percent, with first-placed Australia (100 percent) and second-placed South Africa (75 percent) the only teams in front of them.

The third Test between New Zealand and West Indies will commence in Mount Maunganui on December 18.

Series schedule:

First Test: December 2-6, Hagley Oval, Christchurch (Match Drawn)
Second Test: December 10-14, Basin Reserve, Wellington (New Zealand won by nine wickets)
Third Test: December 18-22, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui