South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs within the second Check in Gqeberha to maneuver again as much as the summit of the ICC World Check Championship standings forward of Australia.
On Sunday, after its defeat to Australia within the day-night Check, India had dropped to 3rd within the WTC desk with a PCT of 57.29.
Rohit Sharma’s crew solely has three extra Assessments within the present cycle to stake a declare for the ultimate subsequent yr. The opposite main contenders South Africa and Australia have one other sequence within the pipeline, in opposition to Pakistan (H) and Sri Lanka (A) respectively.
How can India nonetheless qualify for the WTC closing?
If India wins every of the remaining Assessments in opposition to Australia, its PCT will rise to 64.04. Australia will fall wanting that mark even when it manages a 2-0 sequence win in opposition to Sri Lanka.
India can even end above Australia with two wins and a draw, after South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka.
If India loses one other Check this sequence, its PCT will drop beneath Australia and its qualification will hinge on leads to the Sri Lanka vs Australia sequence going its manner.