Published 17:01 IST, March 2nd 2023

World Test Championship: How can India qualify for WTC final in IND vs AUS 3rd Test?

India won the Delhi Test match by 6 wickets, which helped them further boost their chances of qualifying for the final of the World Test Championship.

Reported by: Vishal Tiwari
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Last week, India defeated Australia in second Test of ir four-match series to go 2-0 up in contest and retain coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India won match by 6 wickets, which helped m furr boost ir chances of qualifying for final of World Test Championship, which is scheduled to take place in June this year. India have two more matches left in current cycle of WTC, both against Australia. Ahead of India's third Test match, let's take a look at how Rohit Sharma-led side can make it to WTC final. 

How India can qualify for final of World Test Championship?

India's recent victory against Australia helped m achieve a win percent of 64.06 percent, but y still haven't secured ir spot in final of World Test Championship. 

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India w just have to hope that y don't lose remaining two Test matches against Australia if y want to reach final of WTC 2021-23. 

Sri Lanka could potentially surpass m if certain results don't go in India's favor. South Africa has been eliminated from race for final after India's win in Delhi. 

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Even if y win all ir remaining matches, South Africa's win percent can only reach a maximum of 55 percent, which is still lower than minimum that India can finish on. 

To qualify, Pat Cummins' team needs to avoid a 4-0 loss to India. Sri Lanka could also prevent India's qualification if y fail to beat New Zealand by a margin of 2-0 in ir upcoming Test series.

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ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Standings

POS Team W L D PCT (%) PTS SER PEN
1 Australia 10 3 4 66.67 136 6 0
2 India 10 4 2 64.06 123 6  
3 Sri Lanka 5 4 1 53.33 64 5 0
4 South Africa 6 6 1 48.72 76 5 0
5 England 10 8 4 46.97 124 6 -12
6 West Indies 4 5 2 40.91 54 5 -2
7 Pakistan 4 6 4 38.1 64 6 0
8 New Zealand 2 6 3 27.27 36 5 0
9 Bangladesh 1 10 1 11.11 16 6 0

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19:32 IST, February 27th 2023