Delhi: The race for the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is becoming very interesting. The Indian team is currently at the top position in the points table, while South Africa is at the second position. Apart from these two teams, other teams are also in the race for a place in the title match. India has a chance to reach the final for the third consecutive time. Let us know under what circumstances the Indian team can reach the final.
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score table status
- India: On top with 61.11 percent points (9 wins, 5 losses).
- South Africa: Second place with 59.26 percent marks.
- Australia: Third place with 57.69 percent marks.
- New Zealand and Sri Lanka: Fourth and fifth position with 50 percent marks.
Equations for India to reach the final
- India has taken a 1-0 lead in the series by winning the Perth Test against Australia. If India wins this series by 5-0, 4-0, 4-1, or 3-0, then it will reach the final without any hindrance. However, such a victory on Australia’s home ground will not be easy.
other possibilities
- Win 3-1: If India wins the series 3-1 and South Africa wins the second test against Sri Lanka, then India can make it to the final.
- Win 3-2: India would like Sri Lanka to draw a match against Australia.
- 2-2 draw: India will hope that South Africa beats Sri Lanka 2-0 and wins the series against Sri Lanka and Australia 1-0.
Situation after losing the series
- If India loses the series against Australia by 2-3, the situation will become very complicated. The Indian team would like New Zealand to play a 1-1 draw against England. Apart from this, South Africa will have to draw its series 1-1 against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Indian team’s hopes of reaching the final will now depend on the series against Australia and the performance of other teams. The result of every match can prove important in this exciting race.
It is known that Team India has reached the ICC WCT finals twice so far. Now the question is whether India will achieve this feat for the third consecutive time or not.
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