World Test Championship: Can India qualify for WTC final if they lose or draw 4th Test?

India vs Australia fourth Test match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad kicked off with a grand celebration on Thursday. re were plenty of things on line heading into final Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023. While India eyes a thumping 3-1 series win in Ahmedabad, team also looks to seal ir spot in ICC World Test Championship final.

While Aussies secured ir spot in WTC final, Team India will qualify for summit clash if y win fourth Test against Australia. Sri Lanka is only team who can spoil India’s plan of playing final in case India returns with a draw or loss. Here’s a look at India’s qualification scenario for ICC WTC final, if y lose or draw fourth Test.

What happens if India lose or draw IND vs AUS 4th Test?

If India end up drawing or losing fourth Test, Sri Lanka would have to defeat New Zealand 2-0 to seal ir place in World Test Championship final. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test kicked off on Thursday, with Lankan side looking strong on Day 1. Here’s a look at how ICC World Test Championship standings looked ahead of Ahmedabad Test.

Updated ICC World Test Championship standings ahead of  Ahmedabad Test

Prior to first Test, Australia topped India in WTC points table with 11 wins, three losses, and four draws. Aussies currently have a points percent of 68.52, having earned 148 points in total so far. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma-led India is second in standings with 10 wins, five defeats, and two draws. Interestingly, both teams have played six series each.

Sri Lanka sits third below Australia and India in ICC WTC standings

While Australia have a points percent of 68.52 with 148 points, India have a points percent of 60.29 and 132 points in total. On or hand, Sri Lanka has registered five wins, four losses, and a draw. y have a points percent of 53.33 with 64 points. ICC World Test Championship final will be played from Juen 7 to 11th in England.