Australia vs India: A Crucial Duel with Major Implications
The series between Australia and India is a major sporting event in its own right. However, with the final of the World Test Championship in sight, the significance of this competition is considerably amplified for both teams. New Zealand’s recent victory over the West Indies, with a score of 2-0, has positioned them in third place in the championship table. If they manage to repeat this result against Pakistan, both Australia and India will have to strive to stay above them.India Classification Insights
India has played four series, accumulating 360 points and a points percentage of 75%. It still has two series pending in this cycle, against Australia and England. Both series consist of four test matches, which means the points allocation is the same: 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%. This sets 70% as the target India must surpass to stay ahead of 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.
For example, if India loses against Australia with a score of 1-2, they will need 110 points from the series against England. The only way to reach 110 points, considering that a win grants 30 points and a draw 10, is by winning all four matches.
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Situation in Australia
Australia has played three series, scoring 296 points and a percentage of 82.22%. Currently, Australia needs to score over 420 points to reach a percentage above 70%, in case the series against South Africa is played. If that series is canceled, their goal will be to score over 336 points. Given that the series against South Africa is expected to consist of three test matches, there will be 40 points at stake for a win and 13 for a draw.
