Published 17:23 IST, February 20th 2023
World Test Championship: How can Sri Lanka trump Australia and qualify for WTC final?
The race for the World Test Championship final has deepened after India's win against Australia in the 2nd Test as Sri Lanka now have a chance to qualify.
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race for World Test Championship final seems to have become interesting after Team India's win in second Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Team India defeated Australia by six wickets in second Test and have taken a 2-0 lead in series with two Test matches to play.
Team India w just have to win one more Test to book ir place in World Test Championship final whereas on WTC table toppers Australia seems to look in trouble as if y lose ar Test against India so re place in World Test Championship final which seems confirmed can get in trouble.
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Sri Lanka w have also come in contention to qualify for World Test Championship final. Sri Lanka have an upcoming Test series against New Zealand which is set to begin on 9th March 2023. Sri Lanka will tour New Zealand in a two-match Test series with first match to begin on 9th March in Christchurch.
How can Sri Lanka qualify for World Test Championship final?
Sri Lanka can reach a maximum of 61.11 PCT if y beat New Zealand in New Zealand 2-0. ir qualification scenario will t only depend upon ir series, but Sri Lanka would be certainly keeping an eye on Border-Gavaskar Trophy as series results will also affect ir qualification scenario. Team India eir will have to win both Test against Australia or lose both of m to give Sri Lanka a chance for qualification.
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If Sri Lanka beats New Zealand 2-0 and Team India also win 4-0 n it will be quite certain that we will see a World Test Championship final between India and Sri Lanka. Orwise, if Team India win both Tests against Australia n re can be a chance that Sri Lanka and Australia meet in finals.
Possible scenarios for Sri Lanka for WTC final qualification after India's win against Australia?
- India win 4-0 vs Australia and Sri Lanka win 2-0 vs New Zealand (Sri Lanka qualifies)
- Australia levels series 2-2 against India and Sri Lanka win 2-0 vs New Zealand (Sri Lanka qualifies)
Even if Australia wins one Test against India and series ends at 3-1, Sri Lanka will get eliminated as Australia will have more PCT than Sri Lanka.
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17:23 IST, February 20th 2023