New Delhi, November 14: Team India, led by Shubman Gill, is set to play a two-match Test series against New Zealand starting November 19. This series is crucial for India’s chances of reaching the WTC 2027 final. If India loses or draws the series, their chances of qualifying for the title match will diminish significantly. India has qualified for the finals of the first two World Test Championships but has yet to lift the trophy, losing to New Zealand in the first final and to Australia in the second. The third WTC final was contested between South Africa and Australia, where South Africa ended their ICC trophy drought with a victory.

How Can India Reach the Top 3 in the WTC 2027 Points Table?

Looking at the current WTC Points Table, Shubman Gill’s Team India is in fourth place with 51.52 percent points. Above India are teams like Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Australia ranks third with 69.23 percent points, the reigning champions South Africa are second with 71.43 percent points, and New Zealand holds the top spot with 72.22 percent points.

For India to secure a spot in the top 3 of the World Test Championship Points Table, they must defeat New Zealand 2-0 in the Test series. If India loses even one match or if the series ends in a draw, they will remain in fourth place.

• If India wins the Test series 2-0 against New Zealand, they will accumulate 58.97 percent points, moving up to third place. This victory would also benefit Australia and South Africa, with South Africa moving to first and Australia to second, while New Zealand would drop to fourth.
• If the India-New Zealand Test series ends in a 1-1 draw, India will gain no advantage and remain in fourth place with 51.28 percent points, while New Zealand will drop to third with 66.67 percent points.
• If India wins 1-0, they will still stay in fourth place. Even if India wins one match and the other ends in a draw, their position will not change, and New Zealand will still fall to third.
• If India loses both Test matches 0-2, they will face significant setbacks, dropping to fifth place with 43.59 percent points, while Bangladesh will move to fourth, and New Zealand will retain the top position.