India national cricket team's hopes of securing a 2-0 whitewash over Bangladesh national cricket team reignited after the side's sensationally aggressive batting approach on Day 4, which sent quite a few records tumbling. The series sweep would be very crucial for Rohit Sharma if they are to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final to be played next year. The IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024 looked to be headed towards a drab draw but Rohit Sharma and co batted with a lot of intent and played big shots at regular intervals to not just eclipse Bangladesh's first innings total but also gain a slender lead. Their innings breathed new life into the IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024 and the bowlers complemented that effort, taking bowling Bangladesh out for just 146. India chased the target down in only 17.2 Overs and sealed the series 2-0 in their favour. How Can India Qualify for WTC Final if IND vs BAN Kanpur Test Ends in a Draw? Check Indian Cricket Team's Qualification Scenario for World Test Championship 2023-25 Summit Clash.

India are the only team to make it to both the ICC WTC finals but unfortunately, ended up on the losing side on both occasions. While a draw against Bangladesh in the Kanpur Test would have been a big blow to their WTC 2023-25 final qualification hopes, a 2-0 win will do a world of good. Here's how. ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 Points Table Updated: Sri Lanka in Third Spot After Series Sweep Against New Zealand, India Remain on Top.

How Can India Qualify for WTC Final if it Wins IND vs BAN Kanpur Test 2024?

India are in pole position to secure a spot in the ICC WTC 2023-25 final, given the fact that they are placed right at the top of the standings, with a Point Percentage (PCT) of 71.67 after having played 10 matches. As India national cricket team defeated Bangladesh national cricket team 2-0 in the Test series by winning the Kanpur Test, Rohit Sharma and his men will need just three wins in its remaining eight matches to seal a direct spot in the ICC WTC 2023-25 final. If in case, India fail to do so then they will have to bank on some other results to qualify for the WTC final at the Lord's. But with the win over Bangladesh, India have a big margin of error in the remaining Test matches. 

After Bangladesh, India will host New Zealand for a three-match Test series before taking on Australia Down Under in the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which will have five matches. India will hope to enter their a third consecutive WTC final and this time, ensure that they go all the way.

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