India WTC 2023-25 Final Qualification Scenario Explained: New Zealand created history during the IND vs NZ 3rd Test 2024 as they registered a brilliant 25-run win over the Kiwis. Team India's chances to qualify for the final of the WTC final suffered a major dent. The Indian team slipped to the second spot in the points table after a very long time. On the other hand, Australia have moved to the first spot. ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 Points Table Updated: New Zealand Make Significant Gains, India Retain Top Spot Despite Defeat.

Before the IND vs NZ Test series got underway, India had a Points Percentage (PCT) of 74.24, which has now reduced to 58.33 after the demoralising loss in Mumbai. This was the India national cricket team's fifth loss in Tests in the WTC 2023-25 cycle out of 14 matches. Rohit Sharma and his team are being closely followed by Australia in first place and Sri Lanka in third, on the WTC 2023-25 points table and any further slip-up could significantly hamper their chances of making it to the final next year. IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024: Rohit Sharma Defends Team India Newfound Aggressive Approach Following Loss Against New Zealand, Says ‘We Don’t Change Our Mindset Based on One Game'

How Can India Qualify for ICC WTC 2023-25 Final After Losing to New Zealand in Mumbai Test?

Following Team India's disappointing loss against New Zealand in the Mumbai Test match, the Indian team must win their remaining four Tests out of five. This will ensure that the Indian team can easily qualify for the World Test Championship final. However, if the Indian team fails to achieve this, they will have to depend upon the results of others teams such as South Africa, Sri Lanka and Australia.

 

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