Rohit Sharma-led Team India had a disappointing Test series against New Zealand which made it tough for them to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 final (Pic: File Pic)
Updated On: 2024-11-04 11:15 AM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
India etched their name on the unwanted record book after they conceded a 3-0 defeat to New Zealand on their home soil
Before the Test series against New Zealand, India dominated the top spot of the WTC 2023-2025 points table, however, things turned around after the Kiwis whitewashed Rohit Sharma's side in the three-match Test series
As a result of the loss, India lost their top spot in the World Test Championship standings and dropped to second place, with their point percentage dropping to 58.33 per cent. As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, Australia now holds the top spot, with a point percentage of 62.50 per cent
As of now, India will be eyeing to perform well against Australia on their home soil in the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) to confirm their place in the WTC 2023-2025 final
The team management will be looking forward to rectifying the mistakes India has made in the series against the Kiwis. One of the main concerns for the upper brass of the team will be to look into how the Indian batters have performed against the spinners
As of now, India must need to win four matches against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to make their place in the final of the WTC. The BGT series will be a five-match series, and India can afford to lose only one game in it
The most awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will begin on November 22, with the first Test at Perth
Over the years, India has regained an upper hand over Australia in the series. India has won its previous four series against Australia in a row, including two wins in Australia in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons
This has made India a much more successful side in the series, with India winning the BGT 10 times and Australia winning it five times, with their last series win coming in during the 2014-15 season. Their last series win in India was in 2004-05