World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated] after AUS vs WI 1st Test: Australian Men?s Test side has consolidated its grip on the 1st place in the ICC World Test Championship Points Table with a 72.23 win percentage following an impressive victory against West Indies at Perth in the 1st Test.



Pat Cummins-led side secured a comfortable 164-run victory against West Indies in just four and a half days of the first test match which started on November 30 at Perth. Australia gained 12 rating points with the win and retained its first position in the ICC World Test Championship Points Table.



In the total of 11 Test matches, Australia has managed to emerge winners on seven occasions while in one game they ended on the losing side and three matches were declared drawn.



On the other side, West Indies stands in the sixth position with four wins, four losses and two draws in 10 Test matches. The Caribbeans have 45 win percentage in their Test outings so far.



Meanwhile, team India is currently placed in the fourth position with an overall 75 rating points. In 12 Test outings so far, India has managed to win six games while four resulted in a loss. Besides, two of India?s games were declared drawn. Team India?s win percentage stands at 52.08.



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<h2>Pakistan stands a chance to leap to 3rd place in WTC ranking:</h2>



The England tour of Pakistan is underway with 1st test match being played at Rawalpindi. If Pakistan manages to go over the rope in the 1st test match against England, they will jump over India and Sri Lanka to the third position in the points table. While a loss to Pakistan or even a draw match will not have any impact on the current standings.



As of now, Pakistan is placed fifth in the ICC World Test Championship Points Table with a 51.85 winning percentage. On the other side, England has consolidated a poor win percentage of 38.60 owing to which they have been placed seventh in the current rankings.



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World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated] after AUS vs WI 1st Test

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How can team India qualify for ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final? The ICC World Test Championship 2023 cycle has started to become interesting and tense with multiple test series happening across the globe. The race to reach the final of the test championship has become trickier for all the teams as we are nearing the end of the cycle. This article will guide you through India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship 2023.



Team India have six test matches left in the current WTC cycle. Of the 6 traditional format games, two matches will be held against Bangladesh away from home while India will host Australia for the remaining four test matches. Considering India?s bright record in the recent past in the whites, there are still high chances of India making it through to the final.



India?s two-match test series against Bangladesh will begin on 14th December at Chattogram. With how India has fared in the test format in the recent past, it shouldn?t be hard for the visitors to hand a 2-0 defeat to Bangladesh. Meanwhile, assuming how authoritative India has been in the home test series for a long time, the home test series against Australia should go in India's favour. 



In order to sail it through to the final of the ICC WTC comfortably, Rohit Sharma and Co will have to win all the remaining six matches in the current WTC cycle. Any losses from hereon would result in getting closer to the brink of elimination from the tournament.



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As of now, India stands in 4th position in the WTC points table with a 52.08% win record. The first two places in the same ranking have been secured by Australia (75%) and South Africa (60%). While Sri Lanka has held third place with an aggregate winning percentage of 53.33.



If India manages to win all six of its remaining matches, its winning percentage would surge up to 68.06 which will put India in a commanding position. In addition to that, India would also hope South Africa loses at least two or three of their test matches in the current WTC cycle.



South Africa is scheduled to play three-match test series against Australia in Australia, starting December 17. Their remaining two test matches will be against West Indies in February 2023.



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How can team India qualify for ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final?

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India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: The stage is all set for the India Vs Bangladesh Test series 2022. India will lock horns against Bangladesh in 1st Test of a two-match test series on 14 December at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.



On the one hand, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja's absence from the lineup made the Indian bowling appear weak. Moreover, now that Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is hurt, the batting also appears to be lacking. For the first Test, KL Rahul has been appointed the Indian team's captain.



If we discuss the weather, it was favorable for the game in the first three ODIs. The Test Match is to be played at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium so it is a different surface all along. Let's check out the weather forecast and Pitch report for the 1st test match INDIA vs BANGLADESH.



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<h2>INDIA vs BANGLADESH 1st Test: Weather forecast</h2>



India vs Bangladesh | 1st Test of India tour of Bangladesh 2022 takes place on December 14 (Wednesday) to 18 December (Sunday) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The match begins at 9:00 IST, 9:30 AM local time.



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According to weather.com, from December 14(Wednesday) to December 18(Sunday), the weather conditions are favorable for a cricket match. On the first day, The temperature of Bangladesh?s Chattogram city will be 28? Celsius during the day and drop to 17? Celsius at night. This temperature will remain almost constant throughout the test match. The sky will be partly cloudy on the last day i.e.,18 December.



The chances of rain are 6% during the day and 6% at night on all 5 days of the Test match. The humidity will be 63% to 67%? during the daytime of all 5 days. Winds will blow at a speed of 10kmph.



<h2>INDIA vs BANGLADESH 1st Test: Pitch Report</h2>



The pitch at Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium has typically been spin-friendly, and it is anticipated that it will continue to do so during the first Test starting on December 14. As the game goes on, the surface will only get better for the spinners; greater purchase should be anticipated for them especially on "Day 3," when the pitch will start to hold up a little bit more.



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However, the batters will be able to enjoy their time in the middle for the entirety of the game, with the fresh pitch promising a flurry of runs across the four possible innings. The spinners may determine the result of the game while the new ball bowlers will test the batters.



<h2>INDIA vs BANGLADESH 1st Test: Squads</h2>



India squad (for 1st test):&nbsp;KL Rahul (C), Cheteshwar Pujara(VC), Abhimanyu Easwaran,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ravichandran-ashwin/">Ravichandran Ashwin</a>, K. S. Bharat (wk),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shubman-gill/">Shubman Gill</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shreyas-iyer/">Shreyas Iyer</a>, Saurabh Kumar,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/virat-kohli-profile/">Virat Kohli</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rishabh-pant-has-been-appointed-brand-ambassador-of-uttarakhand/">Rishabh Pant</a>&nbsp;(wk),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/axar-patel/">Axar Patel</a>, Jaydev Unadkat,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mohammed-siraj/">Mohammed Siraj</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shardul-thakur/">Shardul Thakur</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kuldeep-yadav/">Kuldeep Yadav</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/umesh-yadav/">Umesh Yadav</a>, Navdeep Saini.



Bangladesh Squad (for 1st test):?Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Taskin Ahmed, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Shoriful Islam, Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Najmul Hassan Shanto, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Zakir Hasan, Litton Das, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Anamul Haque Bijoy.



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India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Weather forecast and pitch report for 1st Test | IND vs BAN

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India's qualification scenario for the WTC final: India dominated Bangladesh by a margin of 188 runs in the first Test of the two-match series on Sunday, December 18. Brilliant performances by batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Shubman Gill, followed by bowling masterclasses from Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Axar Patel, helped India take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The ongoing "red-ball" contest between the Asian teams is a part of the World Test Championship 2021-23.



India moved up to No. 3 in the World Test Championship points tally with a total of 55.77 percentage points after defeating Bangladesh in the series opener.?



But later in the day, after the first Test of the three-match series between Australia and South Africa concluded, India's chances of reaching the WTC final were strengthened. Prior to the conclusion of the first game in the series, Australia held the top spot on the table with a PCT (percentage) of 75, followed by South Africa with 60 points. Now, South Africa dropped to third place with a percentage point of 54.55 after suffering a six-wicket loss in less than two days. The drop in South Africa?s position means that India has now jumped to the No. 2 position.?



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For India to qualify for the summit in 2023, a few scenarios need to fall in their favour, let?s check out those:



<h2>India's qualification scenario for WTC final</h2>



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<li>First and most simply, India must overcome Bangladesh by a result of 2-0 to stay there. India is leading the series 1-0 after their outstanding triumph in game one, but they still need to prevail in game two. Without the assistance of their star players like all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, bowler Jasprit Bumrah, and regular skipper Rohit Sharma, India managed to secure a victory. The future battle therefore will be as vital.</li>
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<li>India will play Australia in its upcoming Test match. It will be India's final Test series in the current WTC 2021?23 cycle when the Rohit Sharma?led Indian team hosts Pat Cummins and company for a four-match series in 2023. India must win the series by a score of 4-0 or 3-0 in order to remain competitive because they cannot afford another loss going forward.</li>
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<li>South Africa is currently playing a three-match Test series against Australia on Australian soil. The Australians will be on a high when the two teams next face off for the Boxing Day Test as the first Test was finished in just two days. South Africa losing the remaining games will be ideal for India. India will then have the advantage against the Proteas. And if India defeats Australia in the home series the following year, they will attain the qualifying criterion of 64.35 percent, which is likely to secure them a spot in the WTC Finals.</li>
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<h2>WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP (WTC final) 2021-23 <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1604454094978322433" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">POINTS TABLE</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>POSITION</td><td>TEAMs</td><td>PCT (%)</td><td>POINTS</td><td>WINS</td><td>LOSSES</td><td>DRAW</td><td>SERIES</td><td>PENALTY</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Australia</td><td>76.92</td><td>120</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>India</td><td>55.77</td><td>87</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>-5</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>South Africa</td><td>54.55</td><td>72</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>53.33</td><td>64</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>England</td><td>44.44</td><td>112</td><td>9</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>-12</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>42.42</td><td>56</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>West Indies</td><td>40.91</td><td>54</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>25.93</td><td>28</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>12.12</td><td>16</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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India's qualification scenario for WTC final after South Africa?s loss to Australia in 1st Test

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World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated] after PAK vs ENG 3rd Test: England registered an eight-wicket victory in the 3rd Test match in Karachi, to complete their historic clean sweep against Pakistan in the three-match test series. In just four days of play, England gunned down the task of 167 runs in the last innings. With the series win, England has partially, or perhaps completely, knocked out Pakistan from the World Test Championship (WTC) final race.



Earlier in the game, Pakistan notched up 304 runs score in the first innings with skipper Babar Azam playing the highest 78 runs knock. England spinner Jack Leach scalped four wickets while Rehan Ahmad got two in his bag.



In pursuit of 304 runs total, England succumbed in front of Pakistani bowlers, but not before taking a 50-run short lead. Middle-order batter Harry Brook completed his century while Ollie Pope and wicketkeeper batter Ben Foakes helped with their fine half-centuries. England had scored 354 runs in the loss of 10 wickets in the second innings.



Pakistan couldn?t do anything better in the third innings of the match as they were bundled out for 216 runs. Rehan Ahmad, who made his debut in the match, was the pick of the bowler as he scalped a maiden five-for.



England chased down 167 runs total comfortably on day four. Opener Ben Duckett remained unbeaten at 82 run score while skipper Ben Stokes scored 35 runs to complete the unassailable victory against Pakistan.



Notably, this is Pakistan?s first complete test series white-wash in home conditions. This article will lead you through ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated] after PAK vs ENG 3rd Test.



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<h2>World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated]:</h2>



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Australia continues to remain unharmed at the top of the ranking table with a mammoth winning percentage of 76.92. South Africa has slipped down to the number three position following a defeat in the 1st test at Brisbane Gaba. The Proteas have accumulated a 54.55 winning percentage.



India climbed to the second spot after successfully thumping Bangladesh in the 1st Test at Chattogram. The Indians have a win percentage of 55.77.



Meanwhile, England and Pakistan are already out of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 Final race. The former side has managed to reach fifth place while the latter is in seventh place.



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World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated] after PAK vs ENG 3rd Test

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India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Less than 24 hours are left for the second and last Test match of the two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh to begin. The stage is all set for the last match of India Bangladesh tour 2022, where Bangladesh dominated India in the white-ball format and India overpowered Bangladesh in the red-ball game.



Regarding the first test, India triumphed over Bangladesh by a score of 188 runs. India shouldn't let their standards slide after winning the first test because they need to consistently win tests to advance to the WTC finals. In the first test, they displayed proficiency with both the bat and the ball. Despite the wicket's slow turn, their decision to pick Kuldeep Yadav over Washington Sundar worked for them.&nbsp;



If we discuss the weather, it was favorable for the game in the first Test Match. The Test Match is to be played at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur so it is a different surface all along. Let?s check out the weather forecast and Pitch report for the 2nd test match INDIA vs BANGLADESH.



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<h2>INDIA vs BANGLADESH 2nd Test: Weather forecast</h2>



India vs Bangladesh | 2nd Test of 'India tour of Bangladesh 2022' will take place on December 22 (Thursday) to 26 December (Monday) at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The match begins at 9:00 IST, 9:30 AM local time.



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According to weather.com, from December 22(Thursday) to December 26(Monday), the weather conditions are favorable for a cricket match. On the first day, The temperature of Bangladesh?s Dhaka (Mirpur city) will be 27? Celsius during the day and drop to 17? Celsius at night. This temperature will remain almost constant throughout the test match. Some clouds might float in the sky on Day 1 otherwise the sky will be clear throughout the duration of the test match.



The chances of rain are 5% during the day and 6% at night on all 5 days of the Test match. The humidity will be 60% to 67%&nbsp; during the daytime of all 5 days. Winds will blow at less than the speed of 10kmph.



<h2>INDIA vs BANGLADESH 2nd Test: Pitch Report</h2>



Akin to the two ODIs played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium a few weeks ago, this pitch will again favor spinners early on. Throughout the second Test, they will be able to get a grip, turn, and bounce, and starting on the third day, the pitch should only get better for them.



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The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium pitch at Mirpur is not as pleasant for batters as it was in Chattogram. Having said that, the batsmen may enjoy their time once they spend some time at the crease, acknowledge the spin, and get their eye in especially if the pitch stays flat.



When a Test match was last held here (in May 2022), the batsmen from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka together scored four centuries and five half-centuries over the course of the four innings. The match outcome could be determined by how well either side's spinners bowl throughout the Test.



Given that Rohit Sharma is still recovering from the thumb injury he suffered during the second ODI a few weeks ago, KL Rahul will once again lead India. Due to the development, Shubman Gill, who produced his maiden Test century during the first game, would probably once again open the innings alongside Rahul.



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India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Weather forecast and pitch report for 2nd Test | IND vs BAN

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ICC WTC Points Table [Updated] and India?s qualification scenario for the WTC final: South Africa somehow managed to secure a draw against Australia in the third and final Test to keep themselves in position for a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. It should be mentioned that the Proteas were brutally routed in the first two games before they managed to rescue a tie in the Sydney Test. The Proteas benefited from the rain in Sydney as more than 150 overs were wasted due to a wet outfield.



Australia consolidated their top spot on the ICC World Test Championship points table with a 2?0 series win against South Africa. The series win has almost guaranteed Australia a place in the final of the WTC 2023.



While New Zealand and Pakistan, on the other hand, also came to a draw in Karachi Test. It was New Zealand?s first test of their Pakistan tour. Although they both are already out of the final race, they still would want to elevate their positions at the end.



Now, with a 2-0 victory against Bangladesh to wrap up the calendar year 2022, coach Rahul Dravid's team will be aiming to carry that momentum into the Australia series at home. Australia is traveling to India for a 4-match red ball series starting 9th of February 2023.



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Right now, only Australia is listed higher than India. Let's look over India's scenario for qualifying for the WTC 2021?23 final:



<h2>Qualification scenario for WTC final</h2>



South Africa, Australia, India, West Indies, and Sri Lanka are still in the race for a spot in the WTC final. The final clash of the ICC World Test Championship will feature the top two teams in the rankings. Before the season is over, each of these has one more series. From February 28 to March 12, South Africa will host their final series against the West Indies at home. The Proteas will have 55.56% points if they win that series 2-0.



South Africa would then have to hope that Australia beat India in their upcoming four-match series and New Zealand beat Sri Lanka. In such a situation, the Proteas team will remain second in the final standings.



<h4>India?s qualification scenario for the WTC final:</h4>



1- If India Win Broder Gavaskar Trophy by 3-1 or 3-0: India will qualify without depending on others.



2- If India Win 2 Tests in Broder Gavaskar Trophy and New Zealand win/draw 1 out of 2 Tests Vs Sri Lanka.



3- India can still qualify if they lose Broder Gavaskar Trophy by 1-2: If West Indies win or draw 1 out of 2 Tests Vs South Africa and New Zealand win 1 Test vs Sri Lanka.



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<h2>WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP (WTC final) 2021-23 POINTS TABLE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Nation</td><td>Percentile</td><td>Points</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>SER</td><td>PEN</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>75.57</td><td>136</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>INDIA</td><td>58.93</td><td>99</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>-5</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>53.33</td><td>64</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>48.72</td><td>76</td><td>6</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>46.97</td><td>124</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>-12</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>40.91</td><td>54</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>38.01</td><td>64</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>27.27</td><td>36</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>11.11</td><td>16</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WTC point table</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table [Updated]: India's final qualification scenario explained after AUS vs SA Sydney Test ends in a draw | WTC 2021-23

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IND vs AUS: Team India led by Rohit Sharma bettered its winning percentage in the recently updated ICC World Test Championship Points Table after handing an unforgettable defeat to the Australians in the first test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023. The Indians hammered the Australians by an inning and 132 runs inside three days to gain a 1-0 lead in the four-match test series. Down below is the World Test Championship Points Table [Updated] after IND vs AUS 1st Test.



The winning percentage of the Indian team climbed up to 61.67 following the win from 58.93. In 15 test games in the ongoing cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, India has added nine victories from 15 games so far and continues to strengthen its second position in the points table. 



While India increased its overall win percentage, Australia saw a decline of 5.82 per cent in their winning figure, which now stands at 70.83 after 16 games in the WTC 2021-22 cycle. 



Now the qualification of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 Final has gotten slightly easy for the Indians following the opening test victory in Nagpur. India now requires to win two more games out of three against Australia to get a direct and hassle-free qualification to the WTC Final, which will be held from June 7 to 11 in Oval, London.



A 3-0 or 4-0 victory in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023 will put team India atop the World Test Championship points table dethroning Australia, which would eventually lead to a toss-up between Australia and Sri Lanka for the second spot in the Points Table.



However, if India fails to bring up two more test victories against the Aussies, it will then have to rely on other teams to produce outcomes that would favour India more than them.



Down below is the World Test Championship Points Table [Updated] after IND vs AUS 1st Test | WTC Points Table and India's qualification scenario for the WTC.



<h2>India's Qualification Scenario for World Test Championship Final</h2>



Best Case: Beat Australia 4-0, finish with 147 points and PCT of 67.43.



Worst Case: Lose to Australia 1-3, finish with 99 points and PCT of 62.38.



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<h2>World Test Championship Points Table </h2>



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World Test Championship Points Table [Updated] after IND vs AUS 1st Test | India's Qualification scenario

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India's chances of winning ICC WTC Final 2023 against Australia - Sachin Tendulkar respond: Rohit Sharma-led team India, recently, secured their berth in the ICC WTC Final after defeating Australia in the four-match test series. India thumped Australia by 2-1 in the Border Gavaskar Trophy and were aided by New Zealand, who defeated Sri Lanka in the first test, to get an entry to the ICC WTC 2021-23 Final.



While India made it through to the finals of the ICC World Test Championship with the help of New Zealand, Australia got through it in the third game of the IND vs AUS tests, after defeating India in Indore by nine wickets. 



Now, India and Australia will have a rematch at the Kennington Oval in London starting June 7 to get crowned as the ICC World Test Champions.



The speculations have already begun as to what will be the probable playing combination for India and Australia in the marquee clash against Australia. On similar lines, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar was asked about his choice of players and India's chances of winning the ICC WTC Final 2023 against the likes of Australia. The former cricketer in reply to the query largely remained optimistic but fired a warning to the Indian captain Rohit Sharma of the possible dangers.



Tendulkar emphasised on picking up a balanced squad for the test against Australia in London, not just considering the overhead conditions but also having a thorough view of the weather for all five days of the game.



?In Test cricket, you will have to understand conditions for the next five days and pick the squad accordingly,? he said in?India Today Conclave. ?We have played well and we have a good team, a balanced team.?



Noting that the playing conditions on offer at Oval will be different and fitting two spinners in a single playing11 will be a challenge, Sachin Tendulkar sent a stern warning to the Indian management.



?It would be slightly challenging for a captain to have extra spinners in the team to get the balance right. I am only thinking from India?s point of view, let Australians do what they want to do. We stand a very good chance,? he said.



Interestingly, this is India's second shot at the ICC WTC Final trophy. In the earlier chance, India missed out on getting crowned as the World Test Champions (WTC) against New Zealand in 2021 in Southampton.



Down below is India's probable Playing11 against Australia in the ICC WTC Final 2023:



India's Likely Playing11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer/Suryakumar Yadav, KS Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Hardik Pandya, Umesh Yadav, Mohamamd Siraj, Mohammad Shami.



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India's chances of winning ICC WTC Final 2023 against Australia - Sachin Tendulkar respond

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The time is ticking for India captain Rohit Sharma in Test cricket. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the opening batter is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which will be the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, provided few conditions. 
Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar is in Melbourne, and he will soon be having a conversation with Rohit Sharma related to his future in Tests. As per the reports, if India fails to reach the final of the series, then the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be the last match for India's captain.
This comes after Rohit Sharma's struggles in the Test cricket of last. In the last 8 games, the opening batter has scored just 155 runs at an average of 11.07 and his struggles are visible in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he has managed just 22 runs from 5 innings. 
After playing two games in the middle order, Rohit Sharma moved back to the top order in the ongoing Melbourne Test. However, the move didn't pay off, as the skipper was back in the hut after facing just 5 balls. He attempted a half-hearted pull shot and was caught by Scott Boland with ease. 
<h2> Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches</h2>
The reports also added that Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches. However, to accommodate him back as an opener, Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the ongoing game as Washington Sundar replaced him as an all-rounder. 
With their place for the ICC World Test Championship very far away, it is fair to say Rohit Sharma won't be playing any more Tests after the ongoing game. To make it into the final, India will have to win both the remaining games. However, with the way things are going in the ongoing match, Australia look like clear favourites. 
There also have been some other sections of reports that have claimed that a big announcement will be around the corner after the Melbourne Test concludes. It is learned that there will be some big news coming from Indian cricket, especially if the team loses the game. 
If the reports related to Rohit Sharma's retirement after the Sydney Test are true, it's safe to say that the batter will have a great opportunity to turn things around in the remaining three innings. If he sets the stage on fire in three innings, chances are he will continue leading the team.
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As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that Rohit Sharma is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Rohit Sharma to retire after Sydney Test, Ajit Agarkar set to talk to captain about his future

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It's really hard to imagine Pakistan's test team without the presence of Shaheen Shah Afridi and it's a situation which is really hard to occur. However, a shocking call was taken by the National Team's selectors and despite being in excellent form with the ball, elite Pakistani seamer was not considered for selection in Pakistan's two-match Test-Series verus the South Africans.
Afridi delivered am exceptional performance in the One Day International series versus the same opposition, dismissing the highest number of batters (7) and his role with the ball was crucial in his team's success. 
But despite all this, the pacer wasn't even considered for selection for the two-match Test-Series versus the Proteas. According to some news reports, prior to the squad-announcement of the Shaheens, a selector reportedly asked the 24-year-old to take part in a practice Four-day match before the commencement of the Test-Series. 
Due to some personal reasons, Shaheen wasn't able to comply with the instructions of the Pakistani selectors. This was comprehended as "disobedience" by the selectors which led to his eventual exclusion from the Test team. Notably, a similar instruction was given to former skipper Babar Azam too, who also didn't comply with the instructions but was still included in the Test team.
According to some inside sources of Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team, it's believed that the dominating behavior of a certain selector has caused a feeling of dissatisfaction among the national team players. The selector, who recently announced his retirement from Cricket, reportedly maintains a dominating attitude even towards former players. It's believed that the selector is none other than Aleem Dar who was drafted in the selection committee just a few months back. 
According to some close sources of Shaheen, the pacer still has the passion in him to represent Pakistan in the longest format of the game and he was pretty disappointed by the selectors' decision to exclude him from the Test Team for the South Africa series. 
Post the conclusion of the One-Day International series, the 24-year-old even gave the offer to stay in South Africa for the upcoming Test-Series if the national team selectora felt the need to include him in the squad, but no initiative was taken to select him. 
The Shan Masood-led team desperately felt the absence of a left-handed pacer and this was pretty evident in the Centurion Test-match versus the Proteas. Another left-arm seamer Mir Hamza, who is known for his speed and variations, was not considered for selection too. 
Talking about Shaheen Shah Afridi again, the reason for not selecting him was given as workload management but shockingly, he was allowed to participate in the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He is a part of the team of Fortune Barishal and the 24-year-old is anticipated to play in five contests for the franchise.
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Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Mitchell Starc | Image: AFP

Shaheen Shah Afridi was shockingly not considered for selection in Pakistan's Test Team for the South Africa series and Aleem Dar is reportedly considered the main reason behind his exclusion from the team.

Shaheen Afridi neglected the orders of the selectors and this led to his exclusion from the Test Team

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Jasprit Bumrah bowled the worst spell of his career in the Tests during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Jasprit Bumrah was taken for a lot of runs in the Tests against Australia. The fast bowler returned with the figures of 4/99 in the 28.4 overs. This saw him achieving a wanted record to his name as, for the first time, he gave away more than 90 runs in an innings in his career in Tests. 
Jasprit Bumrah also was hit for four sixes during his spell. It was for the first time in 4562 deliveries that six was hit against him. Sam Konstas slammed the fast bowler for two sixes, while Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc also hit one six each against the premier fast bowler. 
This was only the second time that more than one six in an innings (after England's first innings in 2018 at the Oval) was hit against the fast bowler. This was the first time three or more sixes were hit against the fast bowler. 
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler has looked a class apart in the series. He picked fifer in Perth and followed it up with the four-fer in Adelaide. The pacer picked 6-fer wickets in Gabba and then four-fer in Melbourne.
Jasprit Bumrah, in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, has taken 25 wickets at an average of 13.12 with five-wicket hauls. With the way he is going, he is expected to take more wickets in the series and it won't be a surprise if he goes past 35-mark in the series. 
Coming to the match, Australia had another dominating outing in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
They came up with a terrific effort with bat and ball on Day two to put India under pressure. The hosts ended their first innings on 474 and then took five Indian wickets. At stumps, India was 165 for five and is still behind 310 runs.
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Jasprit Bumrah bowled the worst spell of his career in the Tests during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Shocking! Jasprit Bumrah bowls the worst spell of his career and achieves two unwanted feats

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Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has ordered skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Mohammed Siraj for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He said that the team should include Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna in the team at Sydney. 
Mohammed Siraj has been one of the poor performers for India in the ongoing series against Australia. The fast bowler has failed to provide support to Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing series, which has been the main reason behind the team's struggles with the ball. 
With Mohammed Siraj failing to take wickets and restrict run flow, all the burden has come on Jasprit Bumrah. The fast bowler has been single-handedly carrying the bowling lineup of the team and is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with 25 wickets to his name. 
Mohammed Siraj has also leaked a lot of runs and his poor effort is the reason why Australia has piled up over 400 runs in the last two games. In the Melbourne Test, he failed to take a single wicket and gave away 122 runs in the 23 overs that he bowled. 
Sunil Gavaskar feels that Mohammed Siraj needs a break and team management needs to tell him that they are dropping him on the basis of his poor performances. While speaking to Star Sports, he explained: 
"I think Siraj, perhaps, needs a little bit of a break. In the sense that, I am not saying a break, he needs to be told that he is left out of the team for non-performance. There has to be a situation where you can’t beat around the bush." 
<h2>If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah - Sunil Gavaskar wants Mohammed Siraj to be dropped </h2>
Sunil Gavaskar mentioned that Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma need to directly say to Mohammed Siraj they are dropping him. The batting great also batted for the inclusion of Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. He explained: 
"But I think Siraj needs to be told ‘look, you are not bowling as well as we expected you to on pitches that have been helpful’. That is something that needs to be told. If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah. By all means, do that," he concluded.
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Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has ordered skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Mohammed Siraj for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma ordered to drop Mohammed Siraj following his worst performance

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In the 2nd day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, the Indian Cricket Team has hit the axe on their own feet. In reply to Australia's first inning score of 474 runs, the Indian batters helped their team reach the score of 153-2 at one point and they were on course of reaching a big score in their first-inning. 
However, in the 41st over, young Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal got run out after playing a good knock of 86 runs. Lack of co-ordination with Virat Kohli on the other end meant he youngster missed out on the opportunity to slam his 2nd ton versus the Aussies in the ongoing BGT series. On one hand, the threat of a follow on being enforeced is looming over the Indian Team while on the other hand, the run out of Jaiswal sparked a heated argument between Cricket experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar and the video of the same has gone viral on social media platforms. 
The Men in Blue ended the 2nd day of the Melbourne test at the score of 164 runs for the loss of five wickets and they are still trailing the Kangaroos by 310 runs. Post the conclusion of the 2nd day, Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan were discussing the run out of Jaiswal in the post match show of Star Sports. Manjrekar on one hand was seen criticising Kohli while the opinions of Irfan were completely opposite.
Watch the full video <a href="https://x.com/Musafirr_hu_yar/status/1872543107272806770?t=08VDV_x1Pzgs82fX6qIX2g&amp;s=19">here</a>
<h2>Manjrekar had some harsh words to say about Kohli</h2>
First, Sanjay Manjrekar put forward his perspective and said, 
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"The ball was coming at a slower speed, I don't think that Virat would have got run-out in that situation. It was the call of Jaiswal and this run was probably not a free one but Jaiswal was the one who was running at the danger-end not Virat. It was his (Virat's) childish mistake that he looked back and decided that it was not a run. If Yashasvi's judgement was wrong then he would have got dismissed on the non-striker's end."

</blockquote>
<h2>Irfan Pathan hit back at the comments of Manjrekar</h2>
Initiating a counter attack on the views of his fellow commentator, Irfan said, 
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"He (Kohli) was probably not confident about taking that run because the ball went to fielder in a quick manner. Kohli, who was standing at the non-striker's end also has the right to deny a run call if he feels he's at the risk of getting run-out."

After this, Manjrekar said, "If you don't want to let me talk, then it's okay.
</blockquote>
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Irfan Pathan (L) and Sanjay Manjrekar (C) in the post match show of Star Sports alongside Jatin Sapru (R) | Image: X (Cricket NDTV)

Cricket Experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar got involved in a heated exchange with each other on live television following the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Watch:Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar get involved in a heated argument over the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal on live TV

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India batter Virat Kohli has been the centre of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Virat Kohli has become the target of Australian media ever since India has reached the Melbourne. He was involved in a fight with Australian media and then, during the ongoing match, was also seen having a heated exchange with young opener Sam Konstas. 
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch between over, and after that, were seen having a heated argument. This saw Batter facing a lot of criticism for having a go at a young player who was making his debut for Australia. 
The Australian media, along with various Australian experts and former cricketers, went hard at Virat Kohli. Not only this, even the crowd was against the senior India batter as he got boos when the premier batter walked out to bat on the Day Two of the ongoing Test. 
<h2>Virat Kohli looked very solid at the crease and it seemed that he would reply to all the critics in style</h2>
Virat Kohli looked very solid at the crease and it seemed that he would reply to all the critics in style and with his bat. He looked in great touch as he played some crisp shots in his innings and with the way he was going, it was expected that he would get a big score.
Virat Kohli was highly cautious against the balls outside off early on his innings and, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, added over 100 runs partnership. But the demons of the outside off stump came to haunt him again as he was back in the hut after a valuable start. 
Virat Kohli was removed by Scott Boland as he poked at the ball outside off and was caught by Alex Carey behind the stumps. The premier Indian batter was back in the hut after 36 runs, but what caught the attention of many was he fought with the crowd on his way back. 
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As he was going inside the dressing room, some of the fans near the entrance told him something. The batter, however, came up back and shared some words with the fans before going back in extreme anger. You can see the video below:

India batter Virat Kohli has been the centre of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia

Watch: 'Angry' Virat Kohli fights with fans at MCG after getting out for 36 runs

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In what proves to be a massive and a remarkable achievement, Australian Cricket Team's elite batsman Steven Smith has broken the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's prestigious record following his splendid hundred in the ongoing 4th test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Batting at the fourth spot in the batting-order, the former Aussie skipper slammed an incredible ton, helping the Kangaroos gain the upper-hand in the do-or-die encounter at the iconic stadium. 
The 35-year-old who failed to meet the expectations of the Australian fans in the Adelaide and Perth Test-Matches, rediscovered his magic with the bat with the help of a wonderful ton in the Gabba Test-match. He didn't let his good momentum go away, slamming yet another important century and helped the Kangaroos post a huge first inning score in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match. In this process, the former Australian skipper also broken Tendulkar's record of slamming the highest number of centuries in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
<h3>List of batters to have slammed the highest number of centuries in the history of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series</h3>
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<th id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 10px;">Batter</th>
<th id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 10px;">Innings</th>
<th id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 10px;">Hundreds</th>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Steve Smith</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">41</td>
<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">10</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Sachin Tendulkar</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">65</td>
<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">9</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Virat Kohli</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">47</td>
<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">9</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Ricky Ponting</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">51</td>
<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">8</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Michael Clarke</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">40</td>
<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">7</td>
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</table>
Prior to his inning of 140 runs at the MCG, Smith had scored the same number of BGT tons as Kohli &amp; Tendulkar. So, elite Indian batter Virat Kohli also has an opportunity to go past the little master and match Smith if he slams a hundred in the Boxing-Day Test.
<h2>Steve Smith goes past Joe Root with his century in Melbourne</h2>
Records keep flowing from the bat of Elite Australian batter Steve Smith and with the help of 34th Test ton in Melbourne, he has now become the player who has scored the most centuries in the history of Test cricket versus the Indian Team i.e 11 centuries.
Before Smith, this record was in the name of England's Joe Root who has slammed 10 incredible tons versus the Men in Blue. Apart from him, the likes of Ricky Ponting, Vivian Richards and Gary Sobers have also scored 8 centuries each against India.
Also, Smith has now equalled Brian Lara, Sunil Gavaskar, Younus Khan and Mahela Jayawadene in terms of scoring the most centuries in the history of the five-day format. All of these legendary players had scored 34 centuries in Test cricket. This is also Smith's 46th century in his international career.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>

Steven Smith of Australia celebrates scoring his 34 test ton in the Boxing-Day Test-match versus India at the MCG | Image: Getty Images

Steven Smith of Australia has broken multiple records with the help of his 34th Test century in the Boxing-Day Test-match versus Team India

Steve Smith goes past Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli, sets the record for the most number of centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was leading the Indian batting and brought the visitors back into the game. He stitched an important 102-run partnership with Virat Kohli for the third wicket, and Team India were looking good until there was a miscommunication between the two. Jaiswal was looking good for another big score and was going very well.
But on the last ball of the 41st over, he drove a ball to mid-on and was out of the blocks for a run. Virat, who was watching the ball, didn't respond, and Jaiswal got run out. That was the turning point in the Indian batting innings so far.
That run out also must have broken Virat's concentration, and he got out once again trying to poke at the ball outside off stump. Before that, he was leaving it pretty well. Jaiswal scored his ninth test fifty and made 82 runs off 118 balls, with 11 fours and one six. However, before getting out, he achieved a special feat.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Yashavi Jaiswal joins Sachin Tendulkar among the Indian players with most Test runs in a calendar year.</h2>
Jaiswal has had a tremendous year with the bat for India. He has scored the most runs for India in tests this year, and overall, he is the second-highest scorer in 2024. Jaiswal has scored 1394 runs in 28 innings at an average of 53.61 with three centuries and 8 half-centuries. He has hit 36 sixes this year.
Earlier, Jaiswal broke the long-standing record of Brendon McCullum for most test sixes in a year. McCullum struck 34 sixes in 2014, and Jaiswal has already hit 36 in 2024. Apart from that, Jaiswal has joined Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Sunil Gavaskar in an elite list of Indian batters with the most test runs in a calendar year.
In his 82-run innings, he went past Rahul Dravid (1357), Gundappa Viswanath (1388), and Virat (1322). Jaiswal has now scored the fifth-most test runs by an Indian in a calendar year. Sachin holds the Indian record with 1562 runs in 2010. Jaiswal still has one more innings in the MCG test, and he needs another 169 runs to break that record.
Speaking of the game, India finished Day 2 at 164/5. They were at 153/2 at one point and then lost three quick wickets for six runs. The visitors are still 111 runs behind to avoid the follow-on. Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) are at the crease, and India need a special effort from their lower order to do something.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal was unlucky to get run out after a well-made 82 in the first innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG

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IND vs AUS DAY 2: Australia continued from their strong overnight score of 311/6 and completely dominated India in the first session of the day. Australia crushed India’s bowling, scoring 474 with Smith’s brilliant 140. India now faces a tough challenge on a tricky pitch.
Here’s how the action unfolded on Day 2:
<h2>Session 1: Australia Tightens the Grip</h2>
It was all about Australia in the morning session. In just 27 overs, they smashed 143 runs and lost only one wicket. India’s bowlers looked clueless as the Aussies made merry. Akash Deep, who shone yesterday, had a rough time today, giving away runs, while Jasprit Bumrah kept toiling but couldn’t find the breakthrough early on.
Steve Smith, looking every bit like the run-machine he is, played with ease and elegance. He kept the scoreboard ticking with clever singles and sharp boundaries, leaving no scoring chance behind. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins supported him brilliantly, finding the ropes regularly and frustrating the Indian bowlers.
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The big moment came when Smith brought up his fifth Test century at the iconic MCG. The 112-run partnership between Smith and Cummins left India reeling. Cummins eventually fell to Ravindra Jadeja, trying to attack, but by then, the damage was done. India’s bowlers seemed tired and out of ideas, with their short-ball strategy failing on a pitch that wasn’t offering much pace or bounce.
<h2>Session 2: India Strikes Back, But Australia Posts a Mammoth Total</h2>
After lunch, India finally had something to cheer about. Ravindra Jadeja struck early, dismissing Mitchell Starc, and the very next ball saw the end of the brilliant Steve Smith, who was trapped on 140. It was a knock that reminded everyone why Smith is considered one of the best in the world—two centuries in two matches, first in Brisbane and now here at the MCG.
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Jasprit Bumrah then wrapped things up, dismissing Nathan Lyon, but not before Lyon and Scott Boland added 19 valuable runs for the last wicket. Australia finished their innings with a massive 474 runs on the board.
<h2>Australia’s Commanding Total</h2>
474 runs is a huge score on this pitch. With the surface offering something for both pacers and spinners, it’s going to be a big test for the Indian batters.
The foundation of this innings was laid by debutant Sam Konstas’ brilliant knock on Day 1, followed by good and moving innings from Manus, Khwaja, Carey, and not to mention a masterclass from Steve Smith today. His knock had shades of his golden form from 2019, leaving the Indian bowlers scratching their heads.
India’s bowling attack had very few bright spots. Bumrah was once again the standout, fighting hard to contain the Aussie batters. Jadeja kept things steady, but Akash Deep struggled to replicate his heroics from yesterday.
Can India’s batters rise to the occasion and fight back, or will this Australian total prove too much to handle? The challenge is massive, and the MCG is set for another gripping chapter in this Test series!

Australia dominated on Day 2, piling up 474 runs with Steve Smith’s masterful century. India’s bowlers struggled, while brief resistance from Bumrah and Jadeja couldn’t stop the Aussie charge on a challenging pitch.

Steve Smith’s century and Australia’s 474-run total leave India facing an uphill battle on a pitch favoring both spinners and pacers.

IND vs AUS: Australia managed to put up a huge 474 First Innings score

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Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is one of the best in the business. Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw the Australian batters dominating the Indian bowlers.
The counterattack started when the debutant Sam Konstas took on Bumrah and slammed him for two sixes in an over. They set the tone for the hosts, and they had a great batting display in the first sessions. All four top Australian batters marked a fifty each.
But it was once again Bumrah who brought India into the game. He dismissed dangerous Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh in quick succession, which dented the Australian scoring rate. Bumrah ended the day at 3/75. He once again proved to be the real threat for the hosts.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Jasprit Bumrah on verge of reaching 200 wickets in Test cricket on Day 2</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah, with his three wickets, registered a couple of great records. He dismissed Head for a duck and became the first Indian bowler to dismiss the Australian batter for a duck against India. Apart from him, with his three wickets, he also went past Anil Kumble (15) to take the most wickets at the MCG.
Bumrah now has 18 wickets at this iconic venue. But as he steps on the field on Day 2, Bumrah eyes a major record. Notably, Bumrah has 197 wickets now, and he has a chance to complete 200 wickets in the first innings itself. Australia still have four wickets left in the bank, and if the Indian pacer can take three wickets on Day 2, he will become the fastest Indian to reach this milestone.
Currently, Kapil Dev holds the record for the fastest Indian pacer to take 200 wickets in 50 tests. Jasprit Bumrah is currently playing his 44th Test, and he still has the second innings, but he can achieve this feat on Day 2 itself. Overall, Ravichandran Ashwin holds this Indian record in 37 tests.
Meanwhile, India need to make sure that they take the remaining four wickets early on Day 2 and try to bat long. India have dropped Shubman Gill, so they are one batter short. Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Reddy are three all-rounders in the lower middle order who need to take responsibility. Rohit Sharma is likely to open the innings, and KL Rahul will bat at no. 3.
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Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets as Australia finished 311/6 at the stumps on Day 1 of the fourth test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.