-Vinay Kumar
After sweeping Bangladesh 2-0 in the 2-match Test series (Bangladesh vs India Test Series, 2022), the Indian team strengthened its position in the points table of the ICC World Test Championship, 2021-23. Have done. But, the way to the final for Team India is not yet clear. There are still many obstacles in this. Team India will have to go through many rounds to reach the final, in which the performance of other countries will also play a role.
At present, Team India has 58.93 percent points in the points table and India is at the second position. Australia is on top with 76.92 points. Significantly, at this time Australia is playing Test series against South Africa in their country. And, India does not have any fresh Test series yet.
The points table shows that at present South Africa is very close to Team India, who have 54.55 points. Right now after Australia, South Africa team will play Test series against West Indies in their country. Sri Lanka is present at the fourth position with 53.33 points. Right now the Sri Lankan team will play a series against New Zealand. Yes, Team India is going to play a 4-match Test series against the visiting Australia team in February-March, 2023.
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If Indian team defeats Australia 4-0 in the upcoming series, the points percentage will be above 68 and team India will reach the final. And even if the series is won by 3-1, it will reach the title match with 62.50 percent points. And if it is a 2-0 or 1-0 win, then the situation will be critical. And, if the upcoming series against Australia is drawn or Australia wins 4-0, then Team India’s points will be below 60.
The Australian team, playing a series against South Africa on their home ground, will have to beat South Africa by a big margin in this series. After this, the results of South Africa vs West Indies Test series and Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test series will also affect the way of Team India’s title match.