New Zealand's defeat by 115 runs against England in the opening Test at Lord's has seen them slip from second to fourth in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings. This loss not only marks a disappointing start to their three-match tour of England but also significantly impacts their aspirations for a spot in the WTC final scheduled for June 2027, where only the top two teams will qualify. England's bowlers excelled, dismissing New Zealand for 113 in their first innings after being bowled out for 140 themselves. The hosts managed to post 226 in their second innings, largely due to Emilio Gay's 57 runs, setting a challenging target for New Zealand. Despite a brief recovery attempt, New Zealand was bowled out for 138, with Glenn Phillips scoring an unbeaten 44. Ollie Robinson stood out for England, taking five wickets and contributing 29 runs. Following this match, New Zealand's points percentage is now 58.33, while Australia remains at the top of the standings with seven wins from eight matches.