India lost the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by 184 runs in Melbourne on Monday and suffered another major stumble in its bid to make the final of the World Test Championship 2023/25 (WTC).
Australia and India stayed second and third, respectively, in the WTC standings after the fourth Test. India plays its last match in this cycle next week, while Australia has two more after that against Sri Lanka.
On Sunday, South Africa became the first side to book a spot for the title clash next year.
How can India qualify for WTC 2023/25 Final?
India heads into the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground with its back against the wall. Its fate is no longer in its hands.
India needs to win the Sydney Test in order to keep its hopes alive. If India wins and levels the series 2-2, it will need Sri Lanka to win 2-0 over Australia in its upcoming series.
In this case, India’s win percentage would reach 55.26, while Australia’s will stand at 54.26. Even if Australia manages to draw one match, it could end with a win percentage of 56.48.
A series defeat here will mean India will be knocked out of the race for the final.
However, in case either side is handed a penalty for slow-over rate, the equation needed for both sides could change.
After a disappointing loss in Melbourne, India’s hopes of securing a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final may have taken a hit, but all is not lost. With the next series against England looming, there are still several qualification scenarios that could see India make it to the final in 2023/25.
One way for India to secure their spot in the final is by winning the upcoming series against England convincingly. A series win with a good margin of victory could see India climb up the points table and strengthen their chances of making it to the final.
Another scenario that could work in India’s favor is if other teams in the competition falter. If Australia, New Zealand, or England drop points in their upcoming series, India could capitalize on their slip-ups and improve their standings in the points table.
Furthermore, if India can secure bonus points in the matches against England, it could also boost their chances of making it to the final. Bonus points for batting, bowling, or winning a match with a big margin could be crucial in determining India’s final position in the points table.
Overall, while the loss in Melbourne was a setback, India still has a chance to bounce back and secure their spot in the WTC final. With a strong performance in the upcoming series against England and a bit of luck, India could still be in contention for the coveted spot in the final in 2023/25.
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