India Seeks 5 Wins in Australia: Key to World Test Cricket Final

Australia vs. India: A Key Duel with Major Implications

The clash between Australia and India transcends the category of a simple sporting encounter; it is a high-profile cricket series. Beyond the inherent rivalry, this event holds even greater significance, as it will directly influence the qualification for the final of the World Test Cricket Championship to be held in June. New Zealand’s recent victory over the West Indies, with a score of 2-0, places them in third place in the championship table. If they manage to replicate this result against Pakistan, both Australia and India will have to work hard to stay above them.

Situation of India

India has played 4 series, accumulating 360 points, which represents a 75% performance. They still have two series pending in the current cycle, against Australia and England. Both consist of four tests, which implies the same point allocation: 30 points for a win and 10 for a draw. If New Zealand gets the maximum points in their series against Pakistan, their total will rise to 420, with a percentage of 70%. India must surpass this percentage to secure their position above New Zealand.

To achieve this, India needs at least 150 points out of the 240 available in these two series. This can be achieved in two ways: by winning five matches or by winning four and drawing three.

Given India’s impressive home record, they have a good chance of getting the maximum points against England. This means they will need at least one win, or three draws, in the four matches against Australia to reach the target of 150 points.

Yes, for example, if India loses against Australia by a margin of 1-2, they will need 110 points from the series against England. The only way to achieve this, considering that a win awards 30 points and a draw 10, is to win all four matches.

Situation in Australia

Australia has played 3 series, with 296 points and a percentage of 82.22%. Currently, Australia needs to surpass 420 points to maintain a percentage above 70%, as long as the series against South Africa is played. If this series is canceled, their goal will be to surpass 336 points. In the event that the series against South Africa is played and consists of three tests, 40 points will be awarded for a victory and 13 for a draw. Despite the problems with injuries, Australia remains in a solid position, thanks to the points already accumulated. If the series against India ends 2-2, Australia will add 356 points, with a percentage of 74.17. Even a 1-0 victory against South Africa would take them to 422 points, surpassing New Zealand. If they lose 1-2 against India, Australia will need to win the series against South Africa 2-0 to stay above 70%.