Australia vs. India: Much more than a series
The Australia vs. India clash is a series of great importance, but with the World Test Championship final on the horizon in June, there’s a lot at stake for both teams. New Zealand’s 2-0 victory against the West Indies puts them in third place in the championship table. Both Australia and India will have to work hard to stay above them.India: Rating Outlook
India has played 4 series, with 360 points and a points percentage of 75%. They have two series left in the current cycle, against Australia and England, both of four tests. The point allocation for both series is the same: 30 points for a win and 10 for a draw. If New Zealand gets all the points from their series against Pakistan, their score will rise to 420, and their points percentage to 70. This means India’s goal is to exceed 70% to stay ahead of New Zealand.To achieve this, India needs at least 150 points out of the 240 offered by these two series. This can happen in two ways: if India wins five matches, or if it wins four (120) and draws three (30).
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For example, if India loses against Australia by a margin of 1-2, they will need 110 points from the series against England. Since a win will grant 30 points and a draw 10, the only way they can reach 110 is if they win all four matches.