India’s Struggling Path to the Final
The Indian cricket board (BCCI), which previously refused to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, now finds itself in a position where it desperately needs Pakistan’s help to Secure a Spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final After the drawn Test match between India and Australia in Brisbane, India’s hopes of securing a spot in the WTC final have begun to fade, and their qualification now depends on Pakistan’s performance against South Africa.
Qualification Scenarios for the WTC Final
The teams in contention for the WTC final are Australia, India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. To qualify, India needs some help from Pakistan. Specifically, India’s fans, board, and team must hope that Pakistan wins both of its remaining Test matches against South Africa. This would give India a chance to qualify for the final by winning just one of their remaining matches against Australia.
India’s Alternative Path to the Final
There is another, albeit more difficult, route for India to qualify for the WTC final. India needs to win their final two Tests against Australia in Melbourne and Sydney. However, defeating Australia in their own backyard is no easy task, and this path is considered challenging for the Indian team. If India manages to win the series 3-1, they will qualify for the final.
Pakistan’s Role in India’s Qualification
If Pakistan manages to defeat South Africa in both of their upcoming Tests, it would significantly improve India’s chances of making it to the WTC final. While India’s fate rests partially on their own performance, they are now reliant on Pakistan’s success to keep their hopes alive for the WTC final.
Conclusion
India’s road to the World Test Championship final has become more complicated following their recent draw with Australia. While they still have a chance to qualify, their hopes now hinge on the performance of Pakistan against South Africa. With two routes to the final, India’s fans will be hoping for victories against Australia and the much-needed help from Pakistan to see their team in the WTC final.
