In a single cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, each team plays six series, with the final contested between the two teams at the top of the points table. India’s performance in the WTC 2025-27 has been poor, currently placed sixth in the points table. If they perform well in the upcoming series, they have a golden opportunity to reach the WTC final.
Which series India will have to play in the remaining part of the contest
The Indian team still has three series remaining in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27, against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Australia. The Indian team will first tour Sri Lanka, where it will play a two-Test series. After this, it will head to New Zealand, where the two teams will play a two-match Test series.
After this, the Australian cricket team will tour India for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Thus, the Indian team still has a total of nine matches remaining in the WTC 2025-27, and by performing well in these, the team can secure a place in the final.
In the WTC 2025-27 cycle, the Indian team first toured England, where, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, the team performed well and drew the series 2-2. Gill was a prolific run-getter in this series, scoring 754 runs. India then won the Test series at home against the West Indies 2-0. However, they suffered a crushing 0-2 defeat against South Africa. Following this, the players’ performance was widely criticized.
After multiple defeats, India not in a good position in the points table
The Indian team is currently ranked sixth in the WTC 2025-27 rankings. The team has played nine matches in the current cycle, winning four and losing four, while one match ended in a draw.
