Australia vs India: A Crucial Duel with Major Implications
The series between Australia and India, on its own, is a major event. However, with the World Test Championship final on the horizon, there is a lot at stake for both teams in terms of qualification. New Zealand’s recent victory over the West Indies places them in third place in the championship table. If the “Kiwis” repeat this result against Pakistan, Australia and India will have to work hard to stay above them.India: Rating Outlook
India has played four series, accumulating 360 points with a percentage of 75. India has two series remaining in the current cycle: against Australia and England. Both are four-match series, with the same points allocation: 30 for a win and 10 for a draw. If New Zealand gets all the points from their series against Pakistan, their total will rise to 420, with a percentage of 70%. India will have to surpass that 70% to secure their position. To achieve this, India needs at least 150 points out of the 240 available in these two series. This can be achieved by winning five matches or winning four and drawing three.
For example, if India loses to Australia by a margin of 1-2, they will need 110 points from the series against England. The only way to reach 110 points is by winning all four matches, as a win awards 30 points and a draw, 10.
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Australia: Current Situation
Australia has played three series, scoring 296 points with a percentage of 82.22. Australia needs to surpass 420 points to have a percentage higher than 70%, if the series against South Africa takes place. If that series is canceled, their goal will be to surpass 336 points. If the series against South Africa is three matches, there will be 40 points available for a win and 13 for a draw.
