Aakhir Tak – In Shorts
After their loss to New Zealand in the Mumbai Test, the Indian team has complicated their path to the World Test Championship (WTC) final. However, India can still make it to Lord’s. The team needs 4 wins and 1 draw in their remaining 5 matches.
Aakhir Tak – In Depth
India’s journey to the World Test Championship (WTC) final became tougher after their loss to New Zealand in the Mumbai Test. The Indian team managed to dismiss New Zealand early and set a 147-run target. However, India’s batting lineup collapsed, with the team at 29 for 5 during the first session. Key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggled. Rishabh Pant’s aggressive 48-ball fifty provided some hope, but once he fell, the team was bowled out, losing by 25 runs.
This defeat pushed India down from the top spot in the WTC standings. Australia moved ahead, while India’s points percentage fell from 72 to 58.33, with Sri Lanka (55.56%) closely following. New Zealand’s strong series performance lifted them to fourth place at 54.55%.
To reach the WTC final, India must now perform well in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Winning 4 out of their remaining 5 matches and drawing 1 is crucial. Australia needs 5 wins from their 7 remaining matches. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and South Africa must win all their games to qualify.
