The equation of the final of the World Test Championship has completely changed between the Melbourne Test being played between India and Australia. South Africa has made its place in the final by defeating Pakistan by 2 wickets in the first Test match of the two-Test series. That means, a team has been found for the final of the World Test Championship to be played at Lord's ground in England and now only one place is vacant. This means that one of the teams between India and Australia is certain to be out of this race. But there is also an equation which can eliminate both the teams.

How will India reach the final of WTC?

India and Australia are currently tied at 1-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. At the same time, the fourth match of the series is being played in Melbourne, after which a match will also be played in Sydney. In such a situation, if Team India wins both these matches, then it will directly make its place in the finals and oust Australia. But if the Indian team ends this match in a draw and wins the next match by 2-1 in the series, then it will have to depend on Sri Lanka. Actually, Sri Lanka and Australia also have to play two test matches. In such a situation, if Team India wins 2-1, then it will have to pray that Sri Lanka plays a draw match in its series and Australia does not win even a single match.

On the other hand, if the Border-Gavaskar Trophy remains tied at 1-1 or 2-2, then the series played between Sri Lanka and Australia will become more exciting. In such a situation, Team India will have to pray that Sri Lanka should not win even a single match against Australia at home and even if they win at least one match, only then Team India will be able to reach the finals. Apart from this, if Team India loses the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, it will be directly out of the race for the finals.

In this situation India and Australia may be out

Let us tell you, apart from India and Australia, Sri Lankan team is also in the race for the final of the World Test Championship. If Team India wins the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 or the series ends in a draw, then Sri Lanka can also reach the final. They just have to beat Australia 2-0. In such a situation, along with India, Australia will also be out of the race for the final.