How India’s WTC final hopes hurt after Bangladesh's win over Australia: Explained
Cameron Green's maiden Test century at home delayed the result, but Bangladesh had already taken control of the match after three-and-a-half days of cricket on a Marrara Stadium pitch that offered a good contest between bat and ball.
Bangladesh secured a significant victory over Australia in a recent Test match, marking a turning point in their World Test Championship (WTC) aspirations and India's quest for a spot in the WTC final. On Sunday, Bangladesh emerged victorious by nine wickets in Darwin, a result that came after a grueling nine days of cricket. This win marked Bangladesh's return to Test cricket in Australia since 2003 and their first major win on Australian soil in 23 years.
Prior to this match, Bangladesh sat in fourth place in the WTC standings, just one position above India, but their progress was based on a limited number of Tests. After this win, Bangladesh's performance rate has risen to 66.67%, while India remains at 48.15%. The India team, which had drawn 2-2 in England and beaten the West Indies 2-0 at home, saw their championship chances take a hit with rain disrupting their tour of Sri Lanka and further rain forecast for their upcoming fixtures.
India's schedule for the WTC includes challenging fixtures against New Zealand and Australia, with their performance crucial in maintaining their standing in the championship. Bangladesh's win in Darwin has widened the gap between them and India to more than 18 percentage points, signaling a major shift in the WTC standings. The current standings are as follows: Australia leads at 77.77%, followed by South Africa at 75%, New Zealand at 72.22%, Bangladesh at 66.67%, and India at 48.15%.
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