WTC 2025: What India Must Do in Sydney to Keep Their WTC Final Hopes Alive
India must win the Sydney Test to stay in contention for the WTC final. A victory would take their percentage to 55.26, keeping them in the race if Australia fails to win more than one match in Sri Lanka. A draw would eliminate India, dropping their percentage to 51.75, while Australia and Sri Lanka could still qualify.
India has looked to be in a precarious position in the race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. With only one match remaining against Australia in Sydney, India’s hopes rest on securing a win to stay in contention. Here’s a breakdown of the possible scenarios for India, Australia, and Sri Lanka:
| Team | M | W | L | D | PT | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 88 | 66.67 |
| AUS | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 118 | 61.46 |
| IND | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 114 | 52.78 |
| NZ | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 81 | 48.21 |
| SL | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 60 | 45.45 |
| ENG | 22 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 114 | 43.18 |
| BAN | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 45 | 31.25 |
| PAK | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 40 | 30.30 |
| WI | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 32 | 24.24 |
1. India’s Path to the WTC Final
India needs a victory in Sydney to stay in the WTC final race. A win would push their percentage points to 55.26, enough to finish second if Australia were to draw no more than one of their upcoming Tests in Sri Lanka. A draw, however, would see India drop to 51.75, eliminating them from contention.
2. Australia’s WTC Final Scenarios
Australia’s situation is largely in their hands. A win in Sydney will confirm their place in the WTC final, regardless of their series result in Sri Lanka. A draw keeps them ahead of India but opens a window for Sri Lanka if they win 2-0 against Australia. A loss in Sydney would require Australia to win at least one match in Sri Lanka to qualify.
3. Sri Lanka’s Slim Chances
Sri Lanka can only qualify if Australia draws in Sydney and they manage to win 2-0 against Australia at home. This would place them at 53.85 percentage points, narrowly edging out both India and Australia.
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