India consolidate position at no 2, remain in hunt for WTC final

India’s 2-0 series sweep over Bangladesh in Mirpur on Sunday consolidated their position at the number two spot behind leaders Australia in the ICC World Test Championship standings. The series win brightened India’s hope for a back-to-back WTC final appearance.

This helped India consolidate their position behind Australia with 58.92% of possible points with a crucial home series against Australia (four Tests) due in February-March next year. India need to produce some good results during their series against pacesetters Australia if they are to make it to back-to-back appearances in the WTC final. Australia are in the box seat to qualify for their first WTC final, with the Pat Cummins’ side currently holding a healthy lead at the top of the standings with 76.92% of possible points.

Fresh from their sixwicket win over South Africa, Australia have two more matches at home against the Proteas in Melbourne and Sydney. Four Tests in India for the BorderGavaskar Trophy in February and March next year will be Australia’s final assignment in this period, but they also have the chance to seal their place in the ongoing home series.