We look at the changes with England, India and Australia still in contention against New Zealand in the World Test Finals Final this summer; Black Caps sure off the spot after South Africa series against Australia canceled due to Covid-19 pandemic
Last updated: 02/02/21 4:13 pm
England must win at least three Tests against India to reach the World Cup Final
New Zealand are certain of a place in the World Cup final – and England could still be their opponents.
Joe Root’s team needs to win at least three of the four Tests in India over the next few weeks to close a meeting with the Black Caps.
New Zealand’s place in the final was sealed with the delay of the Test series between South Africa and Australia due to Covid-19.
Only one side – either India’s or England’s top-ranked tournament leaders – could be at the top of New Zealand’s winning percentage of 70 so the Black Caps will definitely feature in the round final, registered for Lord at the end of June.
ICC World Test Tournament (teams no more games in bold)
| Team | Win per cent |
| India | 71.7 |
| New Zealand (Q) | 70.0 |
| Australia | 69.2 |
| England | 68.7 |
Here’s what England, India and Australia need to do in third place to join the Kiwis in the top two …
England
- Won at least three tests in India
India
- Beat England by a margin of 4-0, 3-0, 3-1, 2-0 or 2-1
Australia
- The India vs England series ends in a lottery
- India wins the series 1-0
- England win a maximum of two tests
Australia still has a chance to make the World Test final
How India vs England results affect percentage
If England wins 4-0: India 59.7% England 73.9%
If England win 3-0: India 61.1% England 71.1%
If England wins 3-1: India 63.9% England 69.7%
If England win 2-0: India 62.5% England 68.3%
If England wins 2-1: India 65.3% England 67.7%
If England wins 1-0: India 63.9% England 66.3%
If the connected series is 0-0: India 65.3% England 62.8%
If the series is linked 1-1: India 66.7% England 64.2%
If a series is tied 2-2: India 68.1% England 65.6%
If India wins 4-0: India 76.4% England 57.2%
If India wins 3-0: India 73.6% England 58.6%
If India wins 3-1: India 72.2% England 61.4%
If India wins 2-0: India 70.8% England 60.0%
If India wins 2-1: India 69.4% England 62.8%
If India wins 1-0: India 68.1% England 61.4%