The race to qualify for the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final is heating up as the final series of the current cycle draws closer. With key matches remaining for teams like India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and others, the qualification scenarios are complex and highly competitive. In this listicle, we break down the key insights into how these teams stack up and the critical results that could determine their fate in the WTC final.
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India's hopes of securing a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final hinge on a 4-0 victory over Australia in their upcoming five-match series. Any less will likely leave them relying on other results.
After their stunning 3-0 victory over India, New Zealand's qualification dreams are alive. Winning their three remaining matches against England could push them to a 64.29% points percentage, keeping them in the hunt.
With four home tests remaining, South Africa can finish with up to 69.44%, a score that would almost certainly guarantee their spot in the final, provided they win all their remaining matches.
Australia currently leads with a 62.5% points percentage. A series win against India, particularly with a 3-2 margin, will solidify their spot in the top two, though they still need to perform in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's recent victories have bolstered their chances. A clean sweep in their remaining matches against South Africa and Australia could push them to a 69.23% points percentage, ensuring qualification for the final.
Despite a tough series against Pakistan, England's qualification chances are slim. Even a 3-0 win over New Zealand would leave them on a maximum of 48.86%, far below the required threshold.
Though Pakistan has shown improvement, they will need to win all four of their remaining tests to reach 52.38%. With several results going their way, they might still squeeze into the top two.
Bangladesh's hopes are all but dashed after a string of defeats. Even winning their last two tests will only improve their points percentage to 39.58%, insufficient for WTC final qualification.
The West Indies are in the toughest position, having only earned 20 points so far. Even with four wins, their maximum possible points percentage is just 43.59%, making their qualification highly unlikely.
India’s chances of qualifying could improve if other teams, like New Zealand and South Africa, falter in their respective matches. If results fall in India’s favor, a points percentage as low as 53.51% could suffice.
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