Australia secured a commanding victory in the Adelaide pink-ball Test, defeating India by 10 wickets. This win allowed Australia to climb to the
top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings, while India slipped to third place.
Match Highlights
- Australia Comeback: After a heavy defeat in Perth by 295 runs, Australia responded brilliantly in Adelaide, leveling the Border Gavaskar Trophy 1-1.
- Mitchell Starc took a five-wicket haul in the first innings.
- Pat Cummins dominated in the second innings with another five-for.
- Batting Star: Travis Head's century played a crucial role in setting up the victory.
- India's Struggles: Despite moments of brilliance from Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy, India batting lineup faltered under pressure.
Current Standings and Key Stats
India performance has been inconsistent, with six losses in this WTC cycle and four defeats in their last five matches. To secure a spot in the WTC final, India must win all their remaining matches or rely on losses from South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Updated World Test Championship Point Table
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Penalties | Points | PCT (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 120 | 60.71 |
| 2 | South Africa | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 106 | 59.26 |
| 3 | India | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 110 | 57.29 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 50.00 |
| 5 | England | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 114 | 45.24 |
| 6 | New Zealand | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 44.23 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 33.33 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 31.25 |
| 9 | West Indies | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 24.24 |
India Qualification Scenario
India remains in the race for the WTC final but faces a challenging road ahead:
- Win Remaining Matches: India must win all upcoming fixtures.
- Rely on Other Results: If they lose further matches, India will need South Africa and Sri Lanka to lose key games to stay in contention.
Conclusion
Australia dominance in Adelaide reflects their resilience and ability to bounce back, reaffirming their position at the top of the standings. For India, the road to the WTC final has become steeper, with no room for further mistakes.
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