Can India still reach the World Test Championship final?
India are fifth in the WTC table with 51.52% and seven Tests left. Only the top two qualify, and even seven straight wins would not guarantee a place. The scenarios explained.
Key points
- India have 68 points from 11 Tests (51.52%), with two Tests left in New Zealand and five at home against Australia.
- Five wins, a draw and a loss would finish on 61.11%; six wins and a loss on 64.81%.
- Winning all seven gives India their maximum of 70.37%, which still depends on South Africa and New Zealand results.
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Can India still reach the World Test Championship final, even if seven straight wins would not guarantee a place? Right now, India are fifth, with 68 points from 11 Tests, giving them 51.52%. The key rule is simple: only the top two teams qualify. India have seven Tests left: two away in New Zealand and five at home against Australia.
Five wins, one draw and one loss would finish at 61.11%, leaving India dependent on rivals. Six wins and one loss reaches 64.81%, still without an automatic final spot. Win all seven and India reach 70.37%, their maximum. South Africa could still win all 10 remaining Tests, while New Zealand lose to India but win their other eight, leaving both above India.
India are still alive, but other results matter. How many of those seven will India win?
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