WTC Final Race: AUS vs SA: Australia have confirmed their spot in the World Test Championship Final 2023. With a draw in the 3rd Test against SouthAfrica, Pat Cummins & Co have cemented their place at the top. With the result, Australia have won the series 2-0 and fell short of a clean sweep. But the result means, India’s chances of earning a spot in its second straight WTC Final improve. Australia sit pretty at top with 75.56 Percentage Points. India are 2nd with 58.93 while SriLanka are 3rd with 53.33. SouthAfrica remain 4th with 48.72 PCT. But despite the 0-2 defeat, SA are still in the race along with SriLanka. Check WTC Points Table & Follow World Test Championship Final LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
WTC Points Table Top 5:
- Australia (75.56%)
- India (58.93)
- SriLanka (53.33)
- SouthAfrica (48.72)
- England (46.97)
WTC FINAL Race: Australia confirm WTC Final spot, India, SouthAfrica & Sri Lanka in 3-horse race for 2nd spot, Check all qualification scenarios
Australia qualification: Australia have secured WTC Final spot with a 2-0 win over SouthAfrica. With 75.56 PCT, they are now at the top. But their most crucial series is against India. However, even if Australia lose the series 0-4, they can still qualify for the final in June.
- Australia are top of the points table with 75.56 PCT. Australia still have 4 matches left.
- They will be in first place with a PCT of 65 even if they lose the four-match series to India 0-1.
- Australia would still be in strong shape to get to the finals with a PCT of 62 even after losing to India 0-2.
- In case of a 0-4 whitewash to India, Australia can still finish in 2nd even if SouthAfrica win to WestIndies 2-0.
- Australia’s PCT will go down to 56 but will be able to qualify.
WTC FINAL Race: Australia confirm WTC Final spot, India, SouthAfrica & Sri Lanka in 3-horse race for 2nd spot, Check all qualification scenarios
India qualification: India are the 2nd favoruite to seal WTC Final slot. A 4-0 thrashing of Australia at home will allow India to claim the top spot with 63%. India have four home Tests left against Australia.
Even a 3-1 victory over Australia will be sufficient because it will have a PCT of 60, which will ensure India the top spot. India are 2nd with 58.93 PCT. India have 4 Tests left, all against Australia.
- After Australia beat SouthAfrica 2-0 in the Test series, India need to win 2-0 or 3-1 win against Australia.
- Any other result will be difficult if SouthAfrica win their last two matches.
South Africa qualification: SouthAfrica are 4th with 48.72 percentage points. But they are still not out of the race.
- They will need to beat West Indies 2-0 at home
- With that, SA can reach a maximum PCT of 60.00.
- But SA will also need to watch IND vs AUS series.
- If India win 2-0 or 3-1 or 3-0, SA will be out.
- If Australia or India get white-washed, SA can sneak in to No 2.
Sri Lanka qualification: SriLanka are 3rd on the points table with a PCT of 53.33. They have to beat NewZealand 2-0.
- That way, they can surpass both SouthAfrica and India with a PCT of 61.11.
- But if India and SA win their respective series, SriLanka may still get knocked out.
Other teams: Despite its recent recovery in the longest format, England has concluded its campaign with a PCT of 46.97, therefore eliminating it from contention for a position in the WTC final. West Indies will be hard-pressed to be in the top two if it can only raise its PCT to a maximum of 50.00. Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Pakistan are mathematically out of the running to go to the WTC finals.
WTC FINAL Race: Australia confirm WTC Final spot, India, SouthAfrica & Sri Lanka in 3-horse race for 2nd spot, Check all qualification scenarios
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