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?

Option (d) is correct because the finalists of the 2019–2021 ICC World Test Championship were determined by the **Percentage of Points (PCT)** earned from the matches played, rather than the total number of matches won. Statement 2 is factually incorrect as England actually won more matches (11) than New Zealand (7), but New Zealand ranked higher due to a superior points percentage. This question tests the understanding of the **revised qualification criteria** and points system introduced by the ICC following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.