Australia vs India: A Key Duel with Major Implications
The series between Australia and India transcends individual competition, becoming a highly significant event with important consequences, especially with the final of the World Test Cricket Championship on the horizon in June. New Zealand’s 2-0 victory against the West Indies places them in third place in the championship table. If they achieve the same result against Pakistan, both Australia and India will have to work hard to stay above them.India in the Race for Qualification
India has played 4 series, accumulating 360 points, with a points percentage of 75%. India has two series remaining 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 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 by a margin of 1-2, they will need 110 points from the series against England. Since a win awards 30 points and a draw 10, the only way to reach 110 is by winning all four matches.
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Australia: Position and Perspectives
Australia has played 3 series, with 296 points and a percentage of 82.22%. Australia needs to surpass 420 points to achieve a percentage above 70%, provided the series against South Africa is played. If that series is canceled, their goal will be to exceed 336 points. The series against South Africa is expected to consist of three test matches, with 40 points at stake for a win and 13 for a draw.
