India's WTC 2025 Final Hopes Hang by a Thread After NZ Whitewash

5 November at 2:06 pm

India’s strong position in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 has been badly hurt after a surprising 3-0 loss to New Zealand at home. This loss has made it harder for India to qualify for the WTC 2025 Final. The Path Ahead India’s chances now depend heavily on their next series, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, against Australia. To reach the final without needing help from other teams, India must win at least four of the five Test matches. Qualification Scenarios: Big Win Against Australia (4-0 or 5-0): Winning by this score would greatly increase India’s chances of qualifying. Good Performance Against Australia (4-1): This result would help India but still require favorable results from other teams, especially Sri Lanka and South Africa. Weaker Performance Against Australia (2-3): This would make it very hard for India to qualify, and they would need strong help from other teams. Other Factors: Results from Other Series: Series between teams like Sri Lanka, South Africa, and New Zealand will also impact India’s chances of qualifying.