India’s percentage suffers Massive blow after Gabba Test

India’s percentage suffers Massive blow after Gabba Test

Both Australia and India have four points after Gabba Test and are at the second and the third place respectively in the WTC 2023-25 standings.

Written by Krishnakant Kukreti
Published: Dec 18, 2024, 03:39 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 18, 2024, 03:39 PM (IST)

Rain was the deciding factor the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane, as the match ended in a draw. Australia saw a collapse in their batting lineup on Day 5, and had lost seven wickets for 89 runs before declaring the innings. The target was set on 275 for India with more than 50 overs left. However, rain interrupted in the third over of India’s chase and the match ended in a draw.

Both India and Australia have four points after Gabba Test. Australia and India are at second and third place respectively in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings. however, the win percentage has dropped for the teams.

WTC Points Table after Gabba Test:

Rank Team Matches Wins Loss Draw Points PCT
1. South Africa 10 6 3 1 76 63.33
2. Australia 15 9 4 2 106 58.89
3. India 17 9 6 2 114 55.88
4. New Zealand 14 7 7 0 81 48.21
5. Sri Lanka 11 5 6 0 60 45.5
6. England 22 11 10 1 114 43.18
7. Pakistan 10 4 6 0 40 33.33
8. Bangladesh 12 4 8 0 45 31.25
9. West Indies 11 2 7 2 32 24.24

India will now need to win the remaining two Test matches to ensure that they reach the WTC final without the help of any other teams. In case they lose one of the Test, they will need a favour from Sri Lanka. If Pakistan also beats South Africa in both the Tests, India will qualify.

On the other hand, Australia will need to win the remainder of the two Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Even if they lose cleansweep by Sri Lanka next year, they will go through to the finals.

However, South Africa needs only one single Test match to qualify for the maiden WTC Final. The team has not lost a single Test till now because of the leadership of Temba Bavuma.

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