After defeating Bangladesh 2-0, Team India’s World Test Championship final selection scenario
The Indian cricket team improved its prospects of qualifying for the World Test Championship final with a 2-0 series victory over Bangladesh.
With a 2-0 Test series victory over Bangladesh, the Indian cricket team has significantly improved its chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship. India, which is currently in second position in the points standings, only has a 4-match series against Australia left before the WTC final takes place the following year.
After losing to New Zealand in the WTC final the previous cycle, the Indian team has a great chance to put things right this time around. They still need to clear a few obstacles, though, before their advancement to the final can be declared.
Final scenarios for India’s World Test Championship:
First and foremost, if Rohit Sharma’s men defeat Australia 4-0 in their upcoming assignment, the Indian side would ensure their place in the WTC final. With a PCT of 68.06%, such a performance would guarantee India’s place in the championship game, regardless of the outcomes of the other competitors.
India’s PCT would be 62.50% if they defeat Australia 3-1 or 3-0. A score like that would also be sufficient for them to advance without relying on any other outcomes to the final.
The Indian team’s PCT would be 60.65% in the event of a 2-0 or 1-0 victory over Australia. Again, this score will probably be sufficient for India to secure their place in the championship game.
In the event that the series ends in a draw (0-0, 1-1, or 2-2), India’s PCT would drop below the 60% threshold. In this situation, India would expect Australia to easily defeat South Africa in the ensuing Test series. It would be necessary for India to win even the series between the West Indies and South Africa, as well as between New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
In the event that India goes on to lose the four-match Test series against Australia, India would require South Africa and Sri Lanka to both completely lose their upcoming Test matches. Only a loss of 0–1 for India makes this scenario plausible. India would effectively be eliminated from the WTC championship race in the event of defeats of 0-2, 0-3, or 0-4.0