March 14, 2023 / By mobanmarket
South Africa drew the 3rd Test against Australia and are still in the race for the WTC final. Australia needed to take 14 wickets on the last day after over 150 overs were lost due to the weather. Australia bundled out South Africa in the first innings but could only take 2 wickets after enforcing the follow-on.
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Both sides got 4 points apiece and Australia’s PCT came down from 78 to 75.56. Australia’s final series in this cycle is a series vs India in India. Australia virtually through to the WTC final, but would be aiming to win at least one Test in India. Should Australia lose all 4 games, their PCT will come down to 59.6. That means India’s PCT shall rise to 68.05, which will automatically make them qualify. But South Africa still have a chance.
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South Africa’s current PCT is 48.72 and they have 2 Tests at home left vs West Indies. Should they win 2-0, their PCT rises to 55.5, which sends Australia into the final. So for South Africa to make it, they need Australia to continue winning, but it will be easier said than done vs India on Indian soil.
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India also cannot relax just yet. Their PCT is 58.93 as of now. If they win 1 match, the PCT will be 51.39, 56.9 if they win 2 and 62.5 if they win 2. So India must win at least 2 games to guarantee a place in the WTC final.
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