How India Can Still Qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final
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India’s chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final are still alive, but the road is challenging. After losing the day-night Test to Australia, India dropped to third place in the WTC standings with a PCT (percentage of points) of 57.29. Meanwhile, South Africa climbed to the top spot after their victory over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha.
India has only three Tests left in this WTC cycle, all against Australia. To qualify, Rohit Sharma and his team must perform exceptionally well in these matches. Meanwhile, major competitors South Africa and Australia also have crucial series ahead. South Africa will face Pakistan at home, while Australia will play an away series against Sri Lanka.
What India Needs to Do to Qualify
If India wins all three remaining Tests against Australia, their PCT will rise to 64.04, ensuring their place in the final. In this scenario, even if Australia wins their series against Sri Lanka 2-0, they will fall short of India’s PCT.
India can also qualify with two wins and a draw in the remaining matches. This result would put them ahead of Australia, thanks to South Africa’s recent win over Sri Lanka, which impacts the overall standings.
What Happens If India Loses Another Test?
If India loses another match in the series, their chances become slim. Their PCT will drop further, placing them below Australia. In this case, India will need favorable results from the Sri Lanka vs. Australia series to have any hope of qualifying for the final.
A Tight Contest Ahead
The race for the WTC final is heating up, with every match and point crucial for the top teams. For India, consistency in the remaining games against Australia is key. While their qualification is still possible, it depends heavily on their performances and the outcomes of other series.
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