The ICC World Test Tournament is excitingly ready with Australia, India and New Zealand being the main competitors for the final in June.
After their offensive, India clinched a 2-1 series test at Gabba giving Australia their first loss at the stadium since 1988. The -India retains Border-Gavaskar cup and moves into No. 1 place in ICC World Test Tournament Levels as Australia slip into No. 3 position.
The ICC World Test Tournament is excitingly ready with Australia, India and New Zealand being the main competitors for the final in June. Below are some certification scenarios:
India – 71.7%
Matches left: Four-Test home series against England
India’s win in the Final Test in Brisbane has boosted their chances of making the final. To secure their place in the final, India must win by at least two games (4-0, 3-0, 3-1 or 2-0) in their four-game home series against England, but a 0-3 or 0-4 loss to England will cut off their chances of making the final regardless of other results.
New Zealand – 70.0%
Remaining matches: None
The equation for New Zealand is simple; as they may not have more responsibilities (their home series against Bangladesh has not been proven). New Zealand will remain at 70.0%, after claiming 420 points from a possible 600. Therefore, they do not need more than one other team to finish with more than 70.0% of the points earned.
For example, a combination of England winning their remaining 5 games and South Africa winning by 3-0 or 2-0 against Australia would end New Zealand’s chances of making the final. .
Australia – 69.2%
Matches left: Three Experiments in South Africa (TBC)
Australia have slipped to third place with 69.1% points after losing in the final Test against India in Brisbane. To secure a place in the final, Australia must lose at least two of the 3-match series yet to be proven against South Africa and avoid any losses. On the other hand, winning a home series with South Africa will end Australia’s chances of making the final. Any other results require a favorable mix of series results that do not appear in Australia.
England – 65.2%
Matches left: One trial in Sri Lanka, four trials in India
England have an outside chance to reach the final. Their best chance is to beat Sri Lanka in the remaining Test in Galle and win the series four games against India by a 3-0 or 4-0 margin. Any other results require a favorable mix of series results that do not reflect England.
South Africa – 40.0%
Matches left: Trial against Australia (TBC) home series
South Africa may still have a mathematical chance, although it forces them to win a sweep of both the upcoming series ie away series against Pakistan and home series against Australia as well. on results in Sri Lanka and India going for the Quinton side of Kock.
The remaining teams – Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Bangladesh – will not be able to reach the final even if they win all their remaining games.