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UPSC Prelims 2021 Paper-1 📅 10 Oct, 2021

Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship:
1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.
2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Prelims
2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1
Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship:
1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.
2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer
Neither 1 nor 2
Qualification Criteria: Due to the widespread disruptions and cancelled series caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during the inaugural cycle, the ICC was forced to......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2021
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Qualification Criteria ▼
Due to the widespread disruptions and cancelled series caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during the inaugural cycle, the ICC was forced to alter the ranking mechanism. Finalists were ultimately determined based on the percentage of points earned from contested matches (PCT), not merely by the sheer total number of matches won. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
Team Rankings Comparison ▼
Analyzing the league table, England actually won more individual matches (11 wins) than New Zealand (7 wins) during the cycle. However, New Zealand ranked higher and qualified for the final strictly because they possessed a superior percentage of points (70.0%) compared to England (61.4%). Thus, statement 2 is completely false.
Conclusion ▼
Neither statement correctly describes the tournament's operational mechanics.
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