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New Delhi- The race for the WTC final has become more interesting after the India-Australia 3rd Test draw. Now there are only two Test matches between the final and India. Their results will largely determine whether India will play the final of the World Test Championship at Lord’s next year. Although Australia have 4 matches left but the ongoing Test series against India is important for them. The next test match between these two teams is to be played in Melbourne, from which it will be known which team is going to the final.
South Africa leads the race
South Africa are currently leading the race for the WTC finals. Now he has to play two Test matches against Pakistan. The African team can also secure a place in the final by drawing this series. They have played this series at their home. That is why South Africa is also a contender for victory. But if Pakistan pulls off an upset and beats South Africa, India and Australia will be more than happy. If Pakistan wins both the matches, Africa may be out of the running for the WTC finals.
A win in Melbourne could leave Australia behind
Now let’s turn to India and Australia’s prospects. If India wins the Melbourne Test match starting on December 26, its points tally will increase to 58.33 points. With this, the Australian team (55.21) will go below India in the points table.
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If both India and Pakistan win…
If Pakistan beat South Africa in their first Test match and India beat Australia, the WTC points table will be in turmoil. If this happens, then India will reach number one in the points table. South Africa will move to second place and Australia to third place.
If India lose in Melbourne…
If the Indian team loses in Melbourne, their points will be 52.78. Although India can reach the final from here too, but for that they will not only have to win their last Test match but also need the support of other teams. Like India first won the Sydney Test and then the Sri Lankan team defeated Australia in the series.
If the Melbourne-Sydney Test is a draw…
If the Melbourne-Sydney Test is a draw, then Sri Lanka can directly benefit from it. If this happens, the Sri Lankan team should beat Australia by 20 and make it to the final. But the interesting thing is that if Sri Lanka wins 1-0 then India can reach the final.