England and New Zealand were fined 15% of their match fees and penalised three World Test Championship points each for slow over-rates in the first test at Christchurch, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

The penalty meant that New Zealand, who won the inaugural WTC, dropped from fourth to fifth on the WTC table and their chances of making the final next year has taken a further hi

England and New Zealand have been deducted three World Test Championship points for slow over rates during their series opener in Christchurch. Both teams were also fined 15 per cent of their match fees for the offence.