One month ago today, India and Australia were considered to be the biggest contenders in the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC FINAL), but suddenly South Africa, which was at 6th position, defeated them. Entered the race. First, South Africa defeated Bangladesh 2-0 at home and then defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 at home and entered the ICC World Test Championship points table (ICC World Test Championship 2023). Is at first position in -25 Points Table.

In such a situation, trouble has arisen for the Indian team, now only one team out of India and Australia can make it to the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC Final).

What is the position of other teams in the WTC Points Table?

If we look at the ICC World Test Championship points table, currently it is at the first position with a PCT of 63.33 in 10 matches, whereas the Australian team, which was at the first position after defeating India in Adelaide, is now at the second position. Talking about Australia's PCT, it is 60.71, whereas the Indian team is at number 3 with a PCT of 57.29.

Apart from these 3 teams, the journey of the remaining 6 teams ends here. The names of these 6 teams include Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Pakistan and West Indies.

What will the Indian team have to do to play WTC FINAL?

If the South African team has to win only 1 match in the race for WTC FINAL. A 2-match Test series is to be played between South Africa and Pakistan, hosted by South Africa, and if the South African team is successful in winning this series 1-0, then it is absolutely certain that it will play the final.

Talking about the possibility of the Indian team playing the WTC FINAL, if the Indian team wins the remaining three matches against Australia, then it is certain to play the final. On the other hand, if the Australian team wins this series by 3-2, then its final play will be decided.

If India wins the series by 3-2, it will depend on the other team.

If the Indian team wins the series 3-2, then it will have to rely on Pakistan and Sri Lanka. If Sri Lanka and Pakistan defeat Australia and South Africa in 1-1 matches, then the final can be played between India and South Africa and the Australian team will be out of the race for the final.