ICC World Test Championship Standings: England has become the No.1 team in the ICC Test Championship table after their historic win against India in Chennai. On the other hand, Kohli’s men have slipped down to 4th spot. The Three Lions now have 442 points with 70.2 pct. The Virat Kohli-led side, on the other hand, 680 points with 68.3 pct. New Zealand has already qualified for the WTC final. Meanwhile, Australia, who are third, still have an outside chance to make it to the finals which are scheduled to be held in June in Lords.
In a tweet post, the International Cricket Council said, “A huge win over India in the first Test has propelled England to the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings.”
A huge win over India in the first Test has propelled England to the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings 👀#WTC21 pic.twitter.com/8AaC8XMrjr
— ICC (@ICC) February 9, 2021
How India can enter the Final of ICC Test Championship?
If India needs to qualify for the final of the ICC Test Championship 2019-21, they need to ensure they win at least two more matches and draw one. India needs to win 2-1 or 3-1 in the ongoing series to book their place in the ICC Test Championship Final.
What if England wins the series?
If England goes on to win the series 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 then Australia will enter the final of the ICC Test Championship set to be played in Lord’s. If the visitors are able to win three Test matches then will enter the final.
What if the series ends in draw?
If England and India draw the series 1-1, 2-2 then Australia will play in the ICC Test Championship final.
Qualification scenarios for the #WTC21 finals:
India can still qualify if…
🇮🇳 2-1
🇮🇳 3-1England qualify if…
🏴 3-0
🏴 3-1
🏴 4-0Australia qualify if…
🏴 1-0
🏴 2-0
🏴 2-1
🤝 1-1
🤝 2-2— ICC (@ICC) February 9, 2021
England on Tuesday defeated India by 227 runs in the opening Test to go 1-0 ahead in the four-match Test series. With the win, England skipper Joe Root has equalled Michael Vaughan’s record of most Test wins for England (26 wins).