ICC Test rankings: What India need to do to leapfrog NZ for making it to WTC 2021 final?

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by an innings and 186 runs at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday, January 6. win also capped New Zealand’s perfect home summer with identical series wins over West Indies and Pakistan. Kane Williamson-led side is w placed at top of ICC Test rankings and it also became serious contenders to qualify for final of ongoing ICC World Test Championship.

New Zealand dethrones Australia for a top spot in ICC Test rankings

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ICC World Test Championship: Equation for India to topple New Zealand for a spot in final

Indian cricket team is currently in Australia for a four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series. After ir win in Boxing Day Test, Ajinkya Rahane-led side brought series to levelling terms with all to play for going ahe in ir remaining two matches Down Under. After ir ongoing tour, Indian team will be hosting England in February in four Tests, in ir final set of matches before ICC World Test Championship final.

India is currently placed at .2 in ICC World Test Championship points table with 72.2 percent of points (PCT). y are trailing .1 side, Australia who are at 76.7 while New Zealand is placed at .3 with 70 PCT. Team India needs to maintain its le over Black Caps in ir remaining six Tests in order to qualify for final of inaugural multi-nation Test competition.

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Here is a look at India’s required equation to qualify for WTC final this year

If India wins four and loses two out of ir remaining six Tests, y will be able to continue ir supremacy over New Zealand.

India can also win three of those six matches, however, y need to make sure that ir remaining fixtures are draws.

If India ends up losing final two Tests in Australia, y need to beat England 4-0 at home later.

By achieving any of three aforementioned scenarios, India will end ir pre-WTC final campaign with a PCT of 70.83, i.e. just above New Zealand’s settled PCT of 70. While New Zealand’s two-match Test series against Banglesh from last year got cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic, it remains to be seen wher two cricket boards come up with a rescheduled date in coming months. If series gets a date, Kane Williamson-led side will n get more chances to gain WTC points before final.

ICC World Test Championship points table after New Zealand’s 2-0 win over Pakistan

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India vs Australia live streaming for third Test

For India vs Australia 3rd Test live streaming in India, fans can tune in to  Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX). Meanwhile, for India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia. India vs Australia live streaming will also be available for fans on  SonyLIV app. much-awaited India vs Australia 3rd Test is set to be played at SCG between January 7 and 11.

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Im source: Black Caps Twitter and AP