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NZ wins series 2-0, moves to 3rd spot on ICC Test Championship points table

With a solid 120 points, New Zealand's tally has risen to 180 on ICC world test championship points table leaderboard; India stays on top for now with 360 points

Indian captain Virat Kohli, right, with and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson
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Indian captain Virat Kohli, right, with and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. Photo: AP | PTI

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The Indian cricket team suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of New Zealand within three days of their second Test match at Hagley Oval. The Kiwis defeated the Virat Kohli-led side by seven wickets in Wellington on Monday. A victory, however, had not looked this easy for New Zealand yesterday. At stumps on day 2, India was tottering at 90-6 with Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari at the crease. However, on day 3, the Kiwis led by Trent Boult and Tim Southee took only 47 minutes to scalp the remaining four wickets, before its openers, Tom Latham ((52 off