WTC 2023-25 Standings After IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India Remain At 3rd, Keep Final Hopes Alive

After the rain-marred 3rd Test between Australia and India in Brisbane, both the teams held their positions at second and third place respectively on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings.

South Africa, meanwhile, maintained their lead at the top of the WTC table, with their final Test series of the ongoing cycle also set to commence on December 26.

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On the same Boxing Day, India-Australia will cross swords against each other at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the 4th and penultimate Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

World Test Championship Table After IND vs AUS 3rd Test

Pos	Team	Played	Won	Lost	Draw	Ded	Points	PCT
1	South Africa	10	6	3	1	0	76	63.33
2	Australia	15	9	4	2	10	106	58.89
3	India	17	9	6	2	2	114	55.88
4	New Zealand	14	7	7	0	3	81	48.21
5	Sri Lanka	11	5	6	0	0	60	45.45
6	England	22	11	10	1	22	114	43.18
7	Pakistan	10	4	6	0	8	40	33.33
8	Bangladesh	12	4	8	0	3	45	31.25
9	West Indies	11	2	7	2	0	32	24.24

India began the match with a PCT% of 57.29, have managed to hold on to its third spot in the WTC 2023-25 points table. However, their PCT% has now decreased to 55.88. Similarly, Australia's PCT% has also taken a hit, dropping from 60.71 to 58.89.

How Can India Qualify For WTC Final?

If the Rohit Sharma-led side secure victories in both of the remaining matches, it will automatically guarantee a spot in the WTC Final regardless of other outcomes. Should the series conclude 2-1 in India's favor, their qualification hinges on Sri Lanka defeating Australia 1-0 in their two-match series or the series ending in a 1-1 draw. However, if the series is tied 2-2 in BGT, with each side claiming one win in the last two games, India's chances become more complicated. In such a scenario, Sri Lanka would need to sweep their series against Australia 2-0 to aid India's qualification. These scenarios hold true provided Pakistan lose at least one match in their series against South Africa.

WTC Matches In December 2024

India vs Australia, 4th Test (December 26-30, Melbourne): A crucial encounter in the ongoing series, with both teams aiming to strengthen their standings in the WTC points table.

South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st Test (December 26-30, Centurion): The Proteas look to maintain their top spot as a win for them will guarantee a place in the final.