The last stage of the 2021–2023 World Test Championship final race will commence on Wednesday. The winners of the four series will advance to the WTC Finals 2023. Along with Australia vs. South Africa, matches between West Indies, Pakistan, and England, as well as India vs. Bangladesh, will determine the final two slots. South Africa, Sri Lanka, and India are now following Australia in second, third, and fourth place, respectively. Pakistan is not far behind with 51.85% of the possible points. On InsideSport.IN, follow LIVE updates for the World Test Championships.
WTC Standings: The World Test Championships’ final stretch has begun. See how matches between Pakistan and England, Australia and Wisconsin, and India and Bangladesh will affect the two WTC finals.
England is no longer in the running, but Pakistan is:
1. England is essentially eliminated from the competition after eight losses in the current cycle.
2. Babar Azam and company, though, stand a good chance of winning.
3. They have two Test matches against the reigning champions, New Zealand, and three games against England.
4. If they win all five games, their win % will increase to 69.05, which is sufficient for qualifying.
5. If they win four games, they will rise to 61.9, and if other clubs lose their games, that may also be sufficient.
6. We might see an India-Pak final in the WTC if both countries win their remaining games.
Australia is the favorite to advance to the WTC finals in both the West Indies and South Africa matches.
1. With 70% of the possible points, Australia is now ranked first in the WTC points standings.
2. They are among the top candidates to make the WTC final.
3. The Australians still have nine games remaining.
4. On Wednesday, Pat Cummins and Co. kick off the last leg against the West Indies.
5. Australia will reach 73% if they defeat the Windies in a series.
6. The outcome will, however, be determined by the upcoming South African series.
7. Australia will guarantee their spot in the championship game if they triumph.
8. However, if SA wins the series in Australia, they will unseat Pat Cummins & Co. as the number one team.
9. But the four-game trip to India will be their toughest obstacle.
10. Australia’s win percentage will fall to 63.16 if they win all five of their home Test matches but lose all four against India.
11. India may overtake Australia in this situation by winning all six of their remaining Test matches.
12. Australia has to make an effort to win six of the forthcoming games. Their winning percentage will increase to 68.42.
How can India compete in the WTC Finals?
1. Despite now holding the fourth spot, India’s future is not entirely in their control.
2. Bangladesh will be the team’s opponent in the upcoming test match.
3. Rohit Sharma and company will get 52% points with a 2-0 victory.
4. The series against Australia will be the most crucial.
5. Australia will play India in a four-match series.
6. India might move up to a second place with a 4-0 or 3-0 victory if England defeats Pakistan.
7. India will also need New Zealand to win their two-match series against Sri Lanka.
8. Their win percentage will increase to 68.06 if they win each of their next six games.