How India Can Qualify For WTC Final If Kanpur Test Is Drawn

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India currently sit top of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle table, with an impressive percentage of 71.67%.

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But, the second Test between India and Bangladesh is heading towards a draw, as two days of action were washed out.

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After this series, India will play a 3-Test home series against New Zealand.

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Followed by a much-anticipated 5-Test tour to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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So, what does India need to do to ensure qualification to the WTC Final without relying on other results?

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Out of the remaining 8 Tests, India will need to win at least five and draw at least one to secure qualification.

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If India manage to do so, they'll continue their streak of being the only nation to reach all WTC Finals.

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