Australia vs India: A Crucial Duel with Major Implications
The clash between Australia and India transcends the category of a simple sporting event, becoming a series of great relevance with important consequences, especially with the final of the World Test Cricket Championship on the horizon in June. New Zealand’s triumph over the West Indies, with a score of 2-0, positions them in third place in the championship table. If they repeat this performance against Pakistan, both Australia and India will have to redouble their efforts to stay above them.India’s Perspectives
India has played four series, accumulating 360 points with a percentage of 75%. They have two series left in the current cycle, against Australia and England. Both are four-match test series, which means the same point allocation: 30 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 happen in two ways: winning five matches or winning four (120) and drawing three (30).
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Yes, 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 award 30 points and a draw 10, the only way they can reach 110 is if they win all four matches.
Situation in Australia
Australia, with three series played, has a total of 296 points and a percentage of 82.22%. They need to surpass 420 points to achieve a percentage higher than 70%, assuming the series against South Africa is played. If this series is canceled, their goal will be to exceed 336 points. Since the series against South Africa is expected to consist of three test matches, 40 points will be awarded for a win and 13 for a draw.
