First Published Dec 26, 2022, 7:47 PM IST
The ICC Test Championship was introduced in 2019. India – New Zealand advanced to the final of the first series. New Zealand won the cup by defeating India and became the championship.
The top two teams in the points table based on their winning percentage in Test matches over a limited period of 2 years will meet in the final. So the competition between the teams to grab the top two spots in the points table is fierce.
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Australia dominate the 2021-2023 Test Championship points table. Australia are strong at the top of the points table with 76.92 per cent after their win in the first match of the 3-Test series against South Africa.
After winning both the Test matches against Bangladesh and whitewashing Bangladesh 2-0, the Indian team advanced to the 2nd place behind South Africa with 58.93 percent.
South Africa is 3rd with 54.55 percent and Sri Lanka is 4th with 53.33 percent. A setback for the Indian team as they face a tough tour of Australia against rivals South Africa. It will be in favor of the Indian team.
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Team India will next face Australia in India. If the Indian team wins the 4-test series 3-1 or 3-0, the Indian team will definitely advance to the final with a percentage of 62.50. Even if they win 2-1, 2-0, the Indian team can advance to the final.
Otherwise, if the Indian team loses 2-0, 3-0 to Australia, the winning rate of the Indian team will decrease. If they lose like that, South Africa will not only lose to Australia but also West Indies. Sri Lanka should lose the series against New Zealand.
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So if the Indian team wins at least 3 matches in the 4-match Test series against Australia, they can advance to the finals without worrying about the results of the other teams. If not, we will have to wait for the results of South Africa – West Indies, Sri Lanka – New Zealand series.
As of now, the chances of the Indian team advancing to the finals are bright.
Last Updated Dec 26, 2022, 7:47 PM IST