With the World Test Championship cycle in full swing, the competition for the top two spots is heating up with only 12 series (30 Tests) remaining. The previous finalists, Australia and India, set the bar high with 66.67% and 58.8% respectively. Teams now aim to reach the 60% threshold to secure a coveted place in the final at Lord's.Currently, Sri Lanka is in contention with a percentage of 42.86%, boosted by a recent victory at The Oval.
Winning all six of their remaining matches would catapult them to 69.23%, securing a final spot. Even with just five wins, they could still be in the running at 61.54%. Home advantage in four out of their next six Tests against New Zealand and Australia could work in their favor.England, despite a setback against Sri Lanka, sits at 42.19% and can no longer breach the 60% mark in this cycle. With six tests left, their maximum achievable percentage is 57.95, but external results could still see them through to the final.India leads the table with a healthy 68.52% and 10 matches remaining.
To stay above 60%, they need 63 more points, achievable with five wins and a draw. Australia follows closely with 62.50%, requiring 47 more points from seven upcoming Tests to secure their spot.Other teams like Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, and the West Indies also face challenging paths to the final, each needing a strategic series of wins to stay in contention.Stay tuned as the battle continues to unfold in the World Test Championship, shaping up to be a thrilling race to the finish line.