Big change on World Test Championship standings after New Zealand defeat India
India's lead at the top of the standings is reduced as New Zealand climb back into contention for a second appearance in the final.
New Zealand's impressive triumph over India in the first Test in Bengaluru has had major ramifications on the race to feature at next year's ICC World Test Championship final.
The Black Caps chased down their victory target of 107 with relative ease on Sunday, with the win catapulting the side from sixth up to fourth on the updated standings with a win-loss percentage of 44.44 percent.
While India remain at the top of the standings, the loss sees their grip on a place at next year's final loosened somewhat as their percentage drops to 68.06 percent ahead of two more Tests against New Zealand and the five-match series with Australia at the end of the year.
Ricky Ponting previews WTC25 series between Australia and India | ICC Review
Australia and Sri Lanka are currently India's closest challengers on the standings, with Pat Cummins' side in second place on 62.50 percent and the island nation narrowly behind with 55.56 following their recent series sweep over New Zealand.
But New Zealand's triumph over India has the Kiwis back in the running for a second appearance in the World Test Championship final, as they overtake England and South Africa to re-claim fourth position.
Remaining World Test Championship Fixtures
New Zealand host England for three Tests in November and December and may still be in contention for a top two finish on the standings with a pair of positive results from the remaining matches against India.
WATCH: The day New Zealand became World Test Championship winners
It was New Zealand's quicks the did the majority of the damage in Bengaluru, with Matt Henry (5/15) and Will O'Rourke (4/22) going on a rampage on the second day as India were bowled out for just 46 in their first innings to quickly hand the advantage to the visitors.
India did manage to compile a handy 462 during their second innings, but the initial collapse after rain washed out the opening day's play swung the game the way of the Kiwis.
The second Test between India and New Zealand commences on 24 October in Pune, with the series concluding in Mumbai from 1 November.