ICC final can be held again between India and South Africa
Even though a Test series is being played between India and Australia at this time, everyone’s eyes are on which two teams will compete in the final of the World Test Championship to be held next year. The equations are becoming such that no one is able to say anything with certainty about who will be the two teams in the final. Although, till just a few days ago, Australia was considered to be the strongest contender, but South Africa has turned the tables in such a way that it has now reached number one. Not only this, his going to the finals also seems almost certain. Now let me tell you an interesting thing. Is it also possible that after the T20 World Cup of 2024, there will once again be a final match between India and South Africa in an ICC final? Yes, it is possible, let us tell you its equations.
South African team is on top in the points table, one win will get the job done
If we look at the World Test Championship points table at this time, we find that the South African team is on top. By defeating Sri Lanka in two consecutive matches, the team has performed brilliantly and captured the number one position. The team’s PCT is currently running at 63.330. South Africa still has to play two more test matches against Pakistan. If the team wins even one of these two matches, it will be certain that it will reach the finals. The way the Pakistani team is playing at the moment, it does not seem that the Pakistani team will be able to defeat South Africa at home. In such a situation, South Africa has a golden chance to reach the finals, which it will not let go of its hands.
If the Indian team wins its three matches then the final will be confirmed.
Now if we talk about the Indian team, even though the series being played with Australia is currently tied at 1.1, but if India wins all the remaining matches i.e. three matches from here, then Team India will also secure its place in the finals. Will do it. This means that the Australian team will again be out of the race for the finals. If India wins the remaining three Tests, then the Australian team may defeat Sri Lanka in two matches at home, but will not be able to reach the finals. Overall, the current situation is that the teams of India, South Africa, Australia and Sri Lanka are contenders to play the finals, the team which performs better in the remaining matches will win.
India and South Africa clashed in the final of T20 World Cup 2024.
Even though the WTC final is to be held next year i.e. 2025, the ICC final between India and South Africa has already taken place in the year 2024. The final of the T20 World Cup 2024 was played between India and South Africa. In a breath-taking match, Team India won the title by winning in the last over. Who knows, the ICC final will be played between these two teams again next year. However, for this we will definitely have to wait for a few days.
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