The final leg of the second World Test Championship cycle has just concluded, and India's 2-0 victory in Bangladesh has significantly changed the standings. a glance at the final seedings for the top competitors.
How has the series between Bangladesh and India changed the standings?
India's 2-0 victory in Bangladesh allows them to overtake South Africa, who fell to table-toppers Australia in Brisbane last week, and move up to second position. India's series score was 52.08% when it began, but after gaining 24 points, it is now 58.93%. South Africa, who was at 60% at the time, dropped to 54.55%.
The three best teams still in the running are Australia, India, and South Africa, all of which still have games left to play. However, given how teams are currently positioned, they would need to finish above 55% to have any chance of making the final.
Has Australia met the criteria?
Not yet, at least technically, but they are in the greatest position to be the first team to reserve a seat for the final at the Oval in June. Regardless of the result in India the following year, they will advance if they win both of their remaining Tests against South Africa. But even if South Africa easily defeats the West Indies 2-0 at home, they will still require at least five points from the India tour if they win, draw, or tie in both of their games against the Proteas.
Australia would need at least a win and a draw from the four Test matches in India to avoid losing the series against South Africa. Australia has been in dominant form at home throughout this phase of the World T20, winning seven of the eight Test matches and drawing the other. They will be aiming to clinch the finals berth before they board the plane to India.
What is the best-case scenario for India?
If Australia wins the current series against South Africa 3-0, all India needs is a series victory over Australia at home, regardless of the margin of victory. However, if South Africa wins in Australia and then sweeps the West Indies 2-0, India will need to win three tests against Australia or win two and draw the other two to end above South Africa's 60%.
What about the six sides on the bottom?
In order for England, New Zealand, Pakistan, or the West Indies to surpass 50%, South Africa and India would have to lose all of their remaining Test matches in order for them to finish below 50%. If Sri Lanka wins 2-0 in New Zealand and rises to 61.11%, they will be the only team from the bottom six to shock the system. In order to ensure that both India and South Africa finish below them, Sri Lanka will then need some assistance from Australia.
Cricket Betting: Tournaments and leagues
For aficionados of the sport, there are numerous cricket leagues and tournaments that provide betting chances. Among the most well-liked are:
Indian Premier League (IPL): Eight clubs representing eight distinct Indian cities compete in this professional Twenty20 cricket league. One of the most lucrative and well-known cricket leagues in the world, the IPL draws star players from all over the world.
Big Bash League (BBL): This Australian Twenty20 cricket league is played amongst eight teams that represent eight distinct Australian cities. The BBL is a well-liked cricket betting league and is renowned for its high-scoring matches.
Council of International Cricket (ICC) Teams from all across the world compete in this one-day international cricket competition known as the World Cup. The World Cup, which takes place every four years, is the most important competition in international cricket.
The Ashes: This is an England and Australia Test cricket series. Every two years, the series alternates between the two nations. One of the oldest and most renowned cricket competitions in the world is The Ashes.
Pakistan Super Tournament (PSL): Six teams representing various Pakistani cities compete in this professional Twenty20 cricket league. An emerging league that has grown in prominence recently is the PSL.
These are just a few of the several cricket competitions and leagues that provide options for wagering for sports lovers.
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