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ICC WTC 2023-25: How Can India Qualify For The Final After Winning IND Vs BAN Series?

India, who defeated Bangladesh 2-0, are top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) table with Australia and Sri Lanka below them

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Indian cricket team celebrate after winning the IND vs BAN series in Kanpur. Photo: AP
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India, led by the indomitable Rohit Sharma, displayed true grit and determination to the Kanpur Test, despite losing more than two and a half days due to rain and wet outfield. (Match Report | Day 5 Highlights | Cricket News)

Thanks to this victory, India won the series 2-0 and claimed top position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) table. With a PCT of 74.2 after 11 Tests, India are top of the pile and look all set to qualify for the final for a third consecutive time.

Their main competitors are Australia and Sri Lanka, who have 62.50 and 55.56 PCT, respectively after 12 and nine matches.

ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Table

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ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Table 2023-25 Photo: ICC
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Rohit will now lead his side against New Zealand in a three-match Test series starting from October 16. If India clean sweep this series 3-0, then they are almost guaranteed to seal a spot in the WTC Final.

Post the New Zealand home series, India then head to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting in December, that will mark Team India's final series of the current calendar.