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How India Can Still Reach WTC Final
India lost to New Zealand by 25 runs in the third and final Test in Mumbai resulting in a 0-3 whitewash.
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With this series loss, India lost their top position in the World Test Championship standings, slipping to second place.
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It was India's fifth loss in the ongoing WTC cycle, causing a significant drop in their points percentage (PCT), which fell from 62.82 to 58.33.
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India thus dropped to the second spot behind reigning champions Australia, who have regained the top spot with a PCT of 62.50.
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India are now scheduled to fly Down Under to play the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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However, to qualify for the final without depending on external results, India now must win four of their remaining five games against Australia.
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Australia, on the other hand, are in a better position as they need to win four of their remaining seven Tests.
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