The three series remaining in the WTC cycle are hosts India v Australia (4 Tests), hosts New Zealand v Sri Lanka (2 Tests) and hosts South Africa v West Indies (2 Tests).
The cycle of the 2021-23 World Test Championships is nearing completion, with three test series and his eight matches to go until the final in June 2023. After two grueling years in the ICC’s highest-level and longest-running competition, nine teams have entered a two-way battle, but tensions remain over the finalists.
After Sunday’s drawn Sydney test, Australia secured her 2-0 series win against South Africa. They are currently at the top of the table with 75.56 percentage points. India is second with 58.93 points, Sri Lanka is third with 53.33 points and South Africa is fourth with 48.72 points.
The three series remaining in the WTC cycle are hosts India v Australia (4 Tests), hosts New Zealand v Sri Lanka (2 Tests) and hosts South Africa v West Indies (2 Tests). Let’s take a look at India’s qualifying scenario, one of the finalists.
1. India 4-0, 3-0 or 3-1 against Australia
If Rohit Sharma and others win the four-match Test series against Australia by a margin of 4-0, 3-0 or 3-1, India will definitely advance to the WTC Finals regardless of the other two Test series results. will qualify for cycle.
2. Australia v India 0-4
If Rohit Sharma and his allies conced Australia a clean win and he loses 4-0 in the series, India will finish with his 45.4% points and be eliminated from the final.
3. India 2-1, 2-0 or 1-0 against Australia
If Rohit Sharma and Co. won his 2-1 victory, his share of the final points is his 58.8%. For 2-0 he is 60.65% and for 1-0 he is 56.94%. South Africa would not run in such a scenario. But India’s potential depends on how Sri Lanka can compete in New Zealand. India have a chance to qualify unless Sri Lanka wins multiple tests in New Zealand. India will definitely qualify for the final if Sri Lanka loses both tests. But if Sri Lanka wins her 2-0, they will advance to the final.
4. India withdraws from series or Australia secures series win
If Rohit Sharma and Co. tie the series 2:2 with him, points will be included in his table at 56.4%. South Africa will be disqualified. India will qualify if Sri Lanka fails to win the series.
If India loses the series 2-0, 2-1, 3-1 or 3-0, India will be heavily dependent on other teams. If India lost 0-1, the final points percentage would be 51.39%, depending on the results of Sri Lanka and South Africa.