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World Test Championship Final 2025: WTC Qualification Scenario For India, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand - In Pics
As the cricketing world prepares for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, qualification scenarios are becoming clearer. With a few series left, teams are vying for crucial points. After South Africa secured their place in next year's final in London, India and Australia clashed in a Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where the home team won by 184 runs. Here's a look at the current standings and what teams need to do to secure their spot in the final.
South Africa (66.67%)
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The Proteas made history by becoming the first team to secure a spot in the World Test Championship Final after a thrilling victory over Pakistan in their opening Test at Centurion. Chasing 148 runs in the fourth innings, they faced several twists, but Rabada and Jansen delivered stellar performances and they won by 2 wickets.
Australia's Qualification Scenario (61.46%)
After losing to India in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar series, Australia rebounded impressively, dominating the next three Tests with victories in Adelaide and Melbourne. With their latest win in Melbourne, Pat Cummins' team is now well-positioned for a top-two finish.
India's Struggle
Australia defeated India by 184 runs on Monday in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking a 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Once again, the seasoned trio of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli struggled to make an impact.
Yashasvi Jaiswal India's Top Scorer
For India, young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer with 84 runs off 208 balls, but he received little support from his teammates.
India's Qualification Scenario (52.78%)
For India to qualify for the WTC final, Rohit Sharma's team must win the fifth Test against Australia, scheduled to begin on January 3, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Additionally, they need Sri Lanka to defeat Australia either 2-0 or 1-0 in their two-match Test series starting on January 29, 2025, in Galle.
Sri Lanka's Qualification Scenario (45.45%)
South Africa's qualification for the WTC25 Final has dimmed Sri Lanka's hopes, as Australia and India lead the race. Sri Lanka now requires the Sydney Test to end in a draw and must win both their home Tests against Australia to secure a spot in the final.
New Zealand (48.21%)
New Zealand's hopes of claiming a second World Test Championship title were boosted by a historic series sweep in India, but their chances took a major hit after losing to England in the first Test in Christchurch. Despite a massive 423-run victory in the final Test, they remain fourth in the current WTC25 standings, effectively ending their qualification hopes.
England (43.18%)
Although a successful home season had raised England's hopes, consecutive losses in Pakistan eliminated their chances of qualifying for next year's final.
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