Updated World Test Championship Points Table: What Loss Against Australia In MCG Test Means For India

India lost to Australia in the fourth Test match in Melbourne© AFP

India’s hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) Final was dealt a massive blow as the Rohit Sharma-led side slumped to a 185-run loss in the fourth Test encounter in Melbourne on Monday. Thanks to the victory, Australia took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series with only one game remaining which will be played in Sydney. The defeat means that India are third with a PCT of 55.89 while Australia are second with 58.89.

In order to qualify for the WTC Final, India will have to win their final game against Australia and hope that Australia fail to register a single win in their two-match series against Sri Lanka.

South Africa has already book their WTC Final berth with a win over Pakistan on Sunday.

Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Chasing a 340-run target, India were bowled out for 155 in 79.1 overs on day five.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (84 off 208) fought a lone battle for the visitors with his second half century of the game.

Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant (30 off 104) batted out the entire second session to take India to 112/3 but the latter’s fall opened the doors for the home team.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins was the standout bowler, striking thrice in a relentless display of fast bowling.

Resuming the day at 228 for nine, Australia were bowled out for 234.

India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah (5/57) expectedly led the show with a five-wicket haul.

(With PTI inputs)

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The recent loss against Australia in the MCG Test has had significant implications for India in the World Test Championship points table. With this defeat, India’s chances of qualifying for the final have taken a hit.

As per the updated points table, India now stands at the third position with 390 points from 10 matches. New Zealand is leading the table with 420 points from 11 matches, followed by Australia with 332 points from 10 matches.

The loss against Australia has not only affected India’s points tally but has also boosted Australia’s chances of making it to the final. With this defeat, India has lost valuable points and will now need to win their upcoming matches to stay in contention for the final.

The upcoming matches against Australia will be crucial for India as they aim to secure their spot in the final. The team will need to regroup and come back stronger in the next matches to keep their hopes alive in the World Test Championship.

It is important for India to learn from their mistakes in the MCG Test and make necessary improvements in their performance to bounce back in the remaining matches. The road to the final will not be easy, but with determination and hard work, India can still make it to the summit clash of the World Test Championship.

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