Rohit Sharma-led India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in Kanpur, clinching IND vs BAN Test series 2-0. Chasing a target of 95 runs, India achieved the goal while losing three wickets. Despite two consecutive days of rain on the second and third days of Kanpur Test, which cast doubt on the possibility of a result, hosts India secured a thumping victory.
India holds the world record for most consecutive Test series wins at home, achieving 18 victories since February 2013. Their last defeat in a home Test series occurred against England in the 2012-13 season, when they lost 1-2 under the captaincy of legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
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India has achieved a new peak in the ICC World Test Championship points table with this victory. Before the Kanpur Test, India's Points Percentage (PCT) was 71.67, which has now increased to 74.24 after the win. On the other hand, Bangladesh has fallen straight to seventh position.
How India can reach ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's
After Kanpur Test, India will have 8 more matches to play before the World Test Championship 2023-25 Final. This includes three home Tests against New Zealand, along with five important matches in Australia as part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Following their 2-0 victory in IND vs BAN Test series, India will need to secure 4 wins and 1 draw to qualify for World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's.
Looking at other teams, Australia is currently in second place in World Test Championship points table, holding a Points Percentage (PCT) of 62.50. The Kangaroos are scheduled to play Test series against India and Sri Lanka before the WTC final. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka sits in third place with a PCT of 55.56. Currently, these three teams have the strongest chances of reaching WTC Finals.