IND vs AUS: How India Can Still Qualify For WTC Final If They Lose Or Draw 4th Test

India is all set to take on Australia in the much-awaited 4th Test, set to be played in Ahmedabad from March 9 onwards.

India is all set to take on Australia in the much-awaited 4th Test, set to be played in Ahmedabad from March 9 onwards.

India leads the 4-match series 2-1 after winning the first two Tests comprehensively.

The third Test between Ind and Aus saw the visitors handing a humiliating 9-wicket win to India to win their 1st Test in the series, qualify for WTC Final.

If India would have won the 3rd Test, they would have qualified for the WTC Final but now things are different as their fate hangs in balance.

India winning the 4th Test in Ahmedabad will help them seal a spot in WTC Final.

However, even if India loses or draws the 4th Test, they can still qualify for the WTC Final, depending on different scenarios.

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Sri Lanka is slated to play a two-match Test series against New Zealand, starting from March 9.

India (win PCT of 60.29) is ahead of 3rd placed Sri Lanka (win PCT of 53.33) in WTC Points Table.

If Ind vs Aus 4th Test ends in a draw: Sri Lanka will have to defeat NZ in both Tests in comprehensive fashion to move ahead of India in WTC Points Table.

If India loses Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Sri Lanka would have to whitewash New Zealand to stay in contention for a spot in WTC final.