India hit a major roadblock in their race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final when they lost the fourth Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Melbourne by 184 runs on Monday. With South Africa already qualified, Australia got a step closer to their second consecutive WTC final after Melbourne win.
Following the win, Australia are currently placed second wit 118 points and a point percentage (PCT) of 61.46. India are ranked one spot below with 114 points and PCT of 52.78. But is there a chance of both India and Australia finish on same points and PCT at end of the current WTC cycle? The answer is YES.
India’s BGT 2024-25 win hopes in clouds
After their MCG loss for the first time in 13 years, India can’t win the BGT this time unlike the previous two occasions Down Under. But they can retain the title if Rohit and Co. win the final Test in Sydney, starting from January 3. A win in Sydney will also help India stay alive in the race for WTC final at Lord’s from June 11 to 15 next year.
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