These four teams can go to the WTC final
WTC Final Scenario, The Indian cricket team, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, lost badly to Australia in the second Test played in Adelaide. This defeat in the Pink Ball Test match took place in just two days and one session. The batting of the Indian team was poor in both the innings, due to which the team had to face defeat. India scored only 180 runs in the first innings, while Australia scored a huge score of 337 runs. In the second innings, the Indian team was reduced to 175 runs. Australia got a target of only 19 runs to win, which they achieved easily.
After this defeat, the Indian team has slipped to third place in the rankings of the Test Championship. India’s PCT now stands at 57.29, while Australia is first with 60.71 PTC points and South Africa is second with 59.26 points. Sri Lankan team is also included in this race. Which can reach the finals. In such a situation, let us take a look at the equation of these four countries going to the final.
- India’s WTC final prospects
Remaining matches: 3 (against Australia)
Current PCT: 57.29
India can still reach the finals, but for this it will be necessary to win every match. If India wins the remaining three matches against Australia, the PCT can reach 64.05. If India wins the series 4-1, they will be assured of a place in the final, even if Australia wins their upcoming series against Sri Lanka.
- Australia’s WTC final prospects
Remaining matches: 5 (3 against India, 2 against Sri Lanka)
Current PCT: 60.71
Australia has strengthened its position with the win in Adelaide. If they win all the matches, the PCT will reach 71.05. Two more wins against India and a clean sweep over Sri Lanka will also ensure a place in the finals.
- South Africa’s WTC final prospects
Remaining matches: 3 (1 against Sri Lanka, 2 against Pakistan)
Current PCT: 59.26
South Africa also has a good chance of reaching the final. If they win all three matches, the PCT will be 69.44. If they beat Sri Lanka and draw 1-1 against Pakistan, the PCT will be 61.11, which could be enough for the final.
- Sri Lanka’s WTC final prospects
Remaining matches: 3 (1 against South Africa, 2 against Australia)
Current PCT: 50
Sri Lanka will have to win all the matches to reach the final. If they win all three matches, the PCT will be 61.53. If they win just two matches, their PCT will be 53.84, which will not be enough for the final. In such a situation, it is necessary for them to win all the remaining matches.
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