BGT 2024-25: What exact results Team India need to qualify of the title-decider for third time?
Xtra Time Web Desk: Team India secured a commanding 295-run victory against Australia in Perth, significantly bolstering their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification prospects. This result propelled India to the top of the WTC points table, relegating Australia to the second position. However, South Africa's home triumph over Sri Lanka shortly after saw the Proteas leapfrog Australia to claim the No. 2 spot, pushing the Aussies to third.
With India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka vying for the top two positions, the race to the WTC final remains intense. Here's a look at India's possible qualification scenarios:
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Scenario 1: India dominate Australia (5-0, 4-1, 4-0, or 3-0)
India's qualification is guaranteed with such emphatic series victories, eliminating Australia from contention.
Scenario 2: India win 3-1
A 3-1 series win for India ensures qualification if South Africa fail to defeat Sri Lanka in their second Test. Conversely, South Africa beating Sri Lanka in that Test would jeopardize India's chances.
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Scenario 3: India win 3-2
A 3-2 series victory complicates India's qualification. The team would need Sri Lanka to at least draw their subsequent two-match Test series against Australia.
Scenario 4: Series ends in a 2-2 draw
A tied series reduces India's qualification chances significantly. South Africa must sweep Sri Lanka 2-0, and Sri Lanka must defeat Australia in their two-Test series.
With the competition heating up, every match in the WTC cycle holds immense significance.
