Australia vs India: A Crucial Duel with Major Implications
The series between Australia and India, by itself, is a very important event. However, with the World Test Championship (WTC) final in June, the scenario becomes even more relevant for both teams. New Zealand’s recent 2-0 victory against the West Indies places them third in the championship table. If they repeat this 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 percentage of 75%. It still has two series ahead in the current cycle: against Australia and England. Both are four-test series, which means the same point allocation: 30 points 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%. This sets a target of 70% that 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 points is by winning all four matches.
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Australia: Position and Strategies
Australia has played 3 series, with 296 points and a percentage of 82.22%. They need to exceed 420 points to have a percentage greater than 70%, if the series against South Africa is played. If that series is canceled, their goal will be to exceed 336 points. Given that the series against South Africa is expected to be three tests, there will be 40 points at stake for a win and 13 for a draw.
