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WTC Final Scenario India: The Indian team has nine Test matches remaining in the World Test Championship 2025-27. Find out what Team India needs to do to reach the final.

India's equation to reach the final

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the Indian squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka. The two-Test series between India and Sri Lanka begins on August 15th and falls under the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. This series is crucial for the Indian team in terms of their chances at the WTC final.

Currently, the Indian team's points percentage is 48.15, which is significantly lower than that of Australia, who are at the top. India currently sits fifth in the table and will have to work hard in the upcoming Test series if it wants to play in the World Test Championship final in 2027. Here's the full breakdown of the Indian team's chances of reaching the final.

How many series and matches are left for India?

The Indian team still has nine matches remaining in the WTC 2025-27 cycle. Two Tests against Sri Lanka, followed by a two-Test series against New Zealand, and a five-match home Test series against Australia. The results of these nine matches will determine whether Team India reaches the final.

Final equation

The Indian team has nine matches remaining and must win at least seven to maintain its hopes of reaching the final. Even if it wins seven, it may have to rely on other teams. If Team India wins eight matches, its PCT will rise to 68.5. If Team India wins all nine of its remaining matches, its points percentage will rise to 74.1, increasing its chances of reaching the finals.

It's worth noting that India played in the finals in 2021 and 2023, but lost to New Zealand and Australia, respectively. In 2025, the Indian team failed to reach the final.