WTC Final: How India can still qualify despite series loss against New Zealand?

India suffered a historic Test loss against New Zealand in Pune on Saturday. As a result, India’s 12-year winning streak at home ended in spectacular fashion. In the process, India’s chances of entering the World Test Championship Final has been hampered a lot.

Though India still sit at the top of the table, their winning percentage has come down from 68.06 to 62.82.

While second-placed Australia have a PCT of 62.50, third-placed Sri Lanka are on 55.56.

New Zealand are fourth with PCT of 50 while fifth-placed South Africa’s PCT in 47.62. Top two teams with highest winning percentage will enter the final.

Despite losing two matches on a trot, India can enter the final by winning four out of six Tests. They will not have to depend on other teams’ results. Under the circumstances, the upcoming Test series against Australia will be the real litmus test for India.

If India don’t manage to win four out of six tests, they will have to depend on the results of other teams..