India’s loss to New Zealand in the Mumbai Test has made their path to the World Test Championship Final more challenging, but not impossible. To secure a top-two finish, India needs to win at least four of their five remaining matches against Australia ¹. This would boost their percentage points to 64.04%, surpassing Australia’s potential 62.28% even if they win two matches against India and sweep Sri Lanka ¹.
Currently, Australia leads the standings with 62.50% of possible points, followed closely by India with 58.33% ¹ ². Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and South Africa are also in contention, but their chances hinge on the outcomes of other series ¹ ².
India’s Path to the Final:
- Win at least four matches against Australia
- Reach 64.04% percentage points
- Surpass Australia’s potential 62.28% ¹
Current Standings:
- Australia: 62.50% ¹ ²
- India: 58.33% ¹ ²
- Sri Lanka: 55.56% ¹
- New Zealand: 54.55% ¹
- South Africa: 54.17% ¹
India’s upcoming series against Australia will be crucial in determining their fate. A strong performance could propel them to the final, while a poor showing might open the door for other contenders ¹ ².
