ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 [Continued]

[rageaddict]

Who would have thought NZ would be the first team to qualify for the WTC Finals. They were never in the race and all eyes were set on India, Australia and England but somehow NZ have marched ahead of all other favorites. They were at 60 points and from thereon they first Whitewashed India then WI and then Pakistan to score 360 points in a row. 

[Norman]

England got fukked by their own weather...


If not for those washouts against Poyzz, they'd have been surely ahead of New Zealand.

[Stan AF]

[nitinbwj]

Play 3 spinners. They will be dismantled

[GeeGaw]

18 hours ago, rageaddict said:

Who would have thought NZ would be the first team to qualify for the WTC Finals. They were never in the race and all eyes were set on India, Australia and England but somehow NZ have marched ahead of all other favorites. They were at 60 points and from thereon they first Whitewashed India then WI and then Pakistan to score 360 points in a row. 

I had NZ making the final before England, that's for sure.  England is nothing great when it comes to test cricket but ICF fellates them because of their performance in limited overs.

[Soldier]

2 hours ago, GeeGaw said:

I had NZ making the final before England, that's for sure.  England is nothing great when it comes to test cricket but ICF fellates them because of their performance in limited overs.

Even in odi. When did they ever beat India in an odi series in India? 

 

 

[Scarface]

3 subcontinent teams playing home tests at the same time. Don't remember the last such instance. Usually happens during boxing day tests at SNA countries.

[sage]

Aussies grinning at this flat pitch. Draw on the cards 

[Stan AF]

World Test Championship 02 Feb 21

Scenarios: Who will face New Zealand in the WTC final?

After the postponement of the South Africa-Australia Test series, New Zealand were confirmed as one of the finalists of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship, leaving one spot up for grabs for all of India, England and Australia

 

New Zealand are currently No.2 in the ICC World Test Championship standings, having played all their league matches in the tournament. India are currently at the top spot with a PCT of 71.7 per cent, following their 2-1 series triumph in Australia. 

 

That series result left Australia at No.3, with 69.2 per cent, followed by England with 68.7 per cent, after their 2-0 win in Sri Lanka. All three teams stand a chance of making the much-coveted final spot. 

Latest ICC WTC standings

Which of them makes that final spot will depend on how the upcoming series progresses between India and England. Below are the qualification scenarios for the final leg of the ICC World Test Championship.

India

Remaining matches: Four home Tests against England

With the highest PCT, India are sitting pretty at the top of the WTC standings. To make it to the final of the tournament however, they will have to win with a minimum margin of 2-0 against England. The requirement will remain the same even if they lose a Test in the series.  

These are the series scorelines that will see India qualifying for the final: 2-0, 2-1, 3-0, 3-1, 4-0. Any other result, however, and India will not make it through.

 

Australia

With the postponement of their proposed tour of South Africa, Australia's fate will depend on other results, although there are quite a few permutations and combinations that will see them make the final. 

Australia can make the final if:

• England win by 0-1, 0-2, and 1-2 
• India win by 1-0
• The series ends in a draw

England

Remaining matches: Four Tests in India

England have a tall task ahead of them, if they are to make the final of the WTC. A series victory is a necessity for them to make it through, but even that might prove insufficient. 

England will need to win at least three matches in the four-Test series to make it through, and meet New Zealand in the final. In essence, that would mean a series victory by the margin of 0-4, 0-3 or 1-3. 

 

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2008433

Edited February 6, 2021 by Stan AF

[Stan AF]

@Norman

[9zaesm]

On 1/18/2021 at 5:04 PM, Soldier said:

Just say it happens. Do you believe saffers can beat Aussies? I do think they can on bouncy wickets however they seem to play better in Australia compared to South Africa for some reason when they vs Aussies. 

South Africa still has a team ? Lol 

[Stan AF]

30 points to england.

[Norman]

England now on top.

 

We're down to no.4.

 

Thank you king kong Loli.......

 

 

 

 

 

[rageaddict]

England went from 4 to 1 and India went from 1 to 4 after one test. 

[Stan AF]

[Norman]

If we win the  next game,, we'll be no.2 and England will be back to no.4 .

[rageaddict]

Can India afford another loss or draw and still qualify for the WTC Finals ? What are the scenarios now ? 

[Norman]

Virushka's daughter should be conferred with a Bharat Ratna or Arjuna award for playing a key role in our biggest ever Test series win.....

 

Wouldn't have been possible without her contribution.

 

 

[Norman]

Can India afford another loss or draw and still qualify for the WTC Finals ? What are the scenarios now ? 

Nope one more loss and we're out. Period.

[Forward Defence]

India need to win 2 and draw 1 of the next 3 games. 

England to qualify need two more victories.

 

The interesting thing is if England win 2-0 or 2-1 or 1-0 or the series is drawn 1-1 , Australia will qualify. According to me this looks the likeliest result at the moment.