The race for the ICC World Test Championship 2025 final has now become more interesting. Overall, there are now only four teams left to compete in the finals. Indian names are also included. Although the road ahead for Team India is now more difficult, it is still not impossible. At the same time, there is still time before the third Test of the India vs Australia series begins, in which case you must know how the Indian team will reach the WTC final. Will India have to rely on other teams or will it rely on its own strength to ensure a place in the final?
Three games remaining in India vs Australia series
The fifth Test match is being played between India and Australia. So far, there have been two games in the series. Among them, both teams won one game each. There are three games left. Through these three games, the race for the World Test final will be clear to a large extent. First let’s talk about the first scene. If India beats Australia 4-1 in this series, no team can stop it from reaching the final of the World Test Championship. This means, for that, Team India has to win all the remaining three matches here.
India’s job can be done even with two wins, but losing is prohibited.
After this we talk about other scenarios. Even if India wins two of the remaining three games from here, India can reach the final of the World Test Championship from here without any help from any other team. However, the condition is that the remaining three teams must win two games and not lose. This means that if a game ends in a draw, then two games must be won. This will not create any problem for the Indian team either.
Will have to rely on other teams after defeat
The third scenario is that India wins the remaining two matches and loses one. At this point, the series score will be 3-2 against India. But in this case, Sri Lanka needs at least a draw with Australia. As a result, India’s PCT will remain at 58.8 and Australia’s PCT will remain at 57. This means that the Indian team can reach the final. If we talk about the fourth and final scenario, then if the series ends in a 2-2 draw. At this point, if India and Australia win one game and draw one each, Sri Lanka will need to beat Australia 1-0 or 2-0 in the two-match series. If this happens, India’s PCT will become 55.3, while Australia’s PCT will remain at 53.5. This means that if the series ends in a draw, Australia will be unwinnable in Sri Lanka.
Team India hopes to enter the final of the World Test Championship with a win.
Out of the four scenarios we are telling you here, the first two are good for the Indian team. Since the Indian team will win the match and reach the final, there will be no need to depend on any other team. But if we look at the remaining two scenarios, then India can reach the final while Sri Lanka has to perform unexpectedly. It’s not impossible, but it’s definitely a difficult task.
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