Delhi: The fourth Test of the five-match Test series between India and Australia took place in Melbourne, where India was given a target of 340 runs. Chasing this target, the Indian team was out for just 155 runs, and Australia defeated India by 184 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
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With this victory, Australia further strengthened its hopes for the WTC Final 2025. However, India’s dream of reaching the WTC final in 2025 is still alive. Let us know how India can reach the WTC final.
Paths to qualifying for WTC Final 2025
To reach the WTC Final 2025, India will now have to win at any cost in the last match of the five-match Test series, which will be played in Sydney. But, India will not be able to qualify for the WTC final just by winning this match. India’s success will depend on the results of other teams.
Sri Lanka must win Australia series
If the Sri Lankan team defeats Australia in the upcoming test series, then their win percentage will become less than that of India, which will benefit India. India can then qualify for the WTC final if Sri Lanka wins the series against Australia 1-0 or draws 0-0.
Sri Lanka also has a chance to play the final
If the series between India and Australia is tied 2-2, then Sri Lanka can also make its place in the WTC final. To play the final, they will have to win the series in Australia 2-0. If Sri Lanka does this, then they can also make their place in the final.
India will be out of the final if it loses Sydney test
If, India loses the series 1-2 against Australia, its win percentage will drop to 51.75%, and it will be out of the race for the WTC final.
India’s points percentage decline
After the defeat in the Melbourne Test, India’s percentage in the WTC points table has increased to 52.78%, whereas earlier its percentage was 55.88%. On the other hand, Australia’s percentage has increased to 61.46%.
Competition between three teams for the final
Now three teams – India, Australia and Sri Lanka – are competing for the WTC Final 2025. The teams of New Zealand, England, Pakistan, Bangladesh and West Indies are already out of the race for the final. The final of the WTC 2023-25 cycle will be played on June 11-15 next year at Lord’s Cricket Ground, England.
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