Can India Reach the WTC 2027 Final? Qualification Scenario Explained

The international season is about to begin for Team India as they prepare to face Afghanistan in the Only Test at New Chandigarh. The match is not a part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle but is important for the Men in Blue as they get ready for the difficult road ahead.

Recently, India have not done well in the Test format despite emerging as one of the best T20 teams. Once known as ‘Invincibles’ at home, the Indian cricket team has lost its prowess due to the retirement of some of the top players. On this note, let's have a look at India qualification scenario for WTC 2027 final.

Can India Qualify For WTC 2027 Final?

India now have nine Tests remaining in the ongoing WTC cycle. To qualify for the World Test Championship final 2027, the Men in Blue will need to win 7 out of the remaining 9 matches.

However, it won't be enough as Shubman Gill and his men will need to keep an eye on other teams like Australia, Sri Lanka and the current WTC champions South Africa as well. They will hope that these three teams do not gain much points, which will make it easier for the Men in Blue to qualify further.

Currently, India are at 6th spot in the WTC points table with a point percentage of 48.15. Hence, India WTC 2027 Final chances won't be an easy one as they need to rely on other results as well. They cannot afford any more slip-ups despite being a team going through a transition. In their Test series, India suffered an embarrassing whitewash at the hands of South Africa at home. This came after a spirited effort in England, where they drew the series 2-2.

India's Next Matches In World Test Championship

Team India's next assignment in the ongoing WTC is an away assignment, the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The series will be played in July and will be an important one for Shubman Gill and his men. Since the conditions in Sri Lanka are spin-friendly, it won't be easy for the Men in Blue, looking at their recent concerns.

Next, the Indian cricket team will tour New Zealand for a two-match Test series. This is expected to be the most difficult assignment for them as their record in the country. However, India will rely on their talented pace attack to lead from the front.

India's last series in this cycle will be a highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home. The Men in Blue will play five Tests against Australia, who are at the top of the WTC points table and one of the best cricket teams in the world. It is going to be a cracking series given Australia's strong spin bowling attack.