WTC Final qualification scenarios News

To secure a spot in the WTC final, India must achieve a 3-1 series victory against Australia, a feat that necessitates winning two of the remaining three Tests and drawing one.

As the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle heads into its final stretch, the competition to secure a spot in the 2025 WTC final is tighter than ever. With only a few series remaining, teams like India, Australia, and Sri Lanka are locked in a fierce battle, each aiming to claim one of the coveted top two spots. This listicle explores the qualification scenarios for each contender, breaking down what each team needs to do to keep their WTC final dreams alive.

India's loss to New Zealand in the first Test of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle has raised questions about their path to the final. Despite the setback, India still leads the points table, but their chances of qualification now hinge on crucial wins in upcoming matches. Here's a breakdown of how Team India can secure a spot in the WTC final and the updated points table after the defeat in Bengaluru.

For England, this loss has delivered a critical blow to their WTC aspirations, leaving fans wondering: can Ben Stokes and his team still make it to the WTC final?