WTC Final In Danger Check How Team India Can Qualify

By Abhi Singh www.balakvalue.in Image Credit: NDTV

Australia's win in the third Test puts their PCT at 82.22, making them the first team to qualify for the WTC final.

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India's PCT dropped to 60.29 after the loss. Sri Lanka has a chance to qualify by beating New Zealand 2-0.

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India must beat Australia in the final test match to avoid depending on other results.

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India needs to improve batting and avoid collapse for a better chance at the WTC Final.

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India's bowling has been consistent and should continue to be a strength in the final match.

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need to lead from the front and play a big inning to set the tons of runs.

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India must make smart team selections based on the pitch conditions in Ahmedabad.

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India must stay positive and not let the pressure get to them in the high-stakes final match.

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