India retained the second position in the World Test Championship table with the series win against Bangladesh. If they win the series against Australia, India will reach the final for the second time in a row. The match is against Australia at home. India’s effort can reach the final by winning the series.
According to the revised points table after the Bangladesh-India second Test, Australia is the first in the Test Championship. The Aussies have 120 points from 13 matches, with an average of 76.92 points. Second placed India has 99 points and an average of 58.93 points. The series against Australia is in February and March. If they win the series 3-1, India will play the final of the Test Championship for the second time in a row. India’s chances would have suffered if they had lost the second Test against Bangladesh. In that case, the series against Aussies would have to be swept. This has boosted India’s confidence.
India retained second position in the World Test Championship with win against Bangladesh