Delhi: To make it to the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2025, the Indian team will have to perform strongly in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. At present, the fourth Test of the series is being played in Melbourne. If India wins this match, its chances of reaching the final will become very strong. However, even if Team India loses this match, their hopes will not be completely lost. Let us know under what circumstances Team India can reach the final.
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win 3-1
If Team India wins 3-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, then it will directly make it to the World Test Championship final. For this, victory in both Melbourne and Sydney Tests will be necessary.
win 2-1
If India wins the series 2-1, Sri Lanka will have to draw a Test against Australia, and Pakistan will have to beat South Africa.
2-2 draw
If the series is drawn 2-2, then to reach the final, Sri Lanka will have to defeat Australia and Pakistan will have to win 2-0 against South Africa.
1-1 draw
If the series ends 1-1, then Sri Lanka will have to win 1-0 against Australia. Also, Pakistan will have to defeat South Africa 2-0.
on losing the series
If the Indian team loses this series, then the dream of reaching the final of the World Test Championship will be completely shattered.
Now it will be interesting to see what strategy Team India adopts in the Melbourne Test and whether it is able to secure its place in the final.