Kumar Bahukhandi
ICC WTC 2025 Points Table Update: Despite the third Test between India and Australia being drawn, the Australian team is in second place in the WTC points table. Both teams were forced to share points. Due to the draw, India’s WTC points percentage declined and its PCT has gone down from 57.29 to 55.88.
The third Test match played between India and Australia at the Gabba ground in Brisbane has ended in a draw. After this match, the Indian team is at the third position in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. However, India’s hopes of reaching the WTC final are still alive and it can qualify for it by finishing second.
India vs Australia – Photo : Twitter
The third test ended in a draw
The third test between India and Australia ended in a draw. Australia had set a target of 275 runs for India. In response, India scored eight runs without losing a wicket in their second innings. However, after this rain did not allow further play and both the captains decided to end the match in a draw. Batting first after losing the toss, Australia scored 445 runs in the first innings. In response, India’s first innings ended at 260 runs. Australia had a lead of 185 runs in the second innings. In the second innings, Australia scored 89 runs after losing seven wickets and their total lead was 274 runs. The entire match was interrupted by rain.
India vs Australia 3rd Test – Photo : BCCI
Australia ahead of India
Despite the third Test between India and Australia being drawn, Australia is in second place in the WTC points table. Both teams were forced to share points. Due to the draw, India’s WTC points percentage has declined and its PCT has gone down from 57.29 to 55.88. India remains in third place in the points table and South Africa is at the top.
India vs Australia Pink Ball Test – Photo : BCCI
How can India reach the final?
To reach the final of the WTC 2023-25 cycle, India will have to avoid defeat in the next two matches. Even if India can register one draw and one win in the remaining two matches, its hopes will remain. After the Gabba Test being drawn, India can now get a maximum of 138 points and its PCT can reach 60.52 if it manages to win the Melbourne and Sydney Tests against Australia. If the Rohit Sharma-led team manages to win the next two matches, it will win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1.
Team Indian – Photo : BCCI
If the series is drawn, India will be in trouble
If India manages to defeat Australia 3-1, then its PCT will be 60.52, whereas even if Australia manages to win its two Tests against Sri Lanka, its maximum PCT will be 57 and the defending champion team will be out of the race for the final. If the series between India and Australia is drawn 2-2, then India’s PCT will be 57.01 and its points will be 126. In such a situation, Australia will be ahead with 130 points at the end of the series and India will be out of the race for the WTC final.
