The Indian cricket team has arrived for their final challenge in Sydney for the IND vs AUS 5th Test. The team will be playing it’s final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 at Sydney Cricket Ground. Earlier, on Monday, December 30, Australia defeated India by 184 runs in the Melbourne Test, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The loss has reduced India’s chances of making it to the WTC finals, with all hopes now pinned on the upcoming Sydney Test on January 3.
India in BGT 2024/25 so far
1st Test (Perth, Nov 22-25, 2024): India won by 295 runs. India scored 150 and 487/6d, while Australia was dismissed for 104 and 238.
Tour Match (Canberra, Nov 30, 2024): India won by 6 wickets, chasing down 241 with a score of 257/5.
2nd Test (Adelaide, Dec 6-8, 2024): India lost by 10 wickets. India scored 180 and 175, while Australia chased down 19 without losing a wicket.
3rd Test (Brisbane, Dec 14-18, 2024): Match drawn. Australia set a target of 275, but India finished at 260 and 8/0.
4th Test (Melbourne, Dec 26-30, 2024): Australia won by 184 runs. India was dismissed for 369 and 155, while Australia posted 474 and 234.
Must-win game for WTC Finals
It will be a must-win game for India to reach WTC Finals. However, even after winning, the team will not guarantee a place in the finals. For WTC final, they must win the final Test against Australia in Sydney and hope for a favourable outcome for Sri Lanka (or a 0-0 draw) when Australia visits the island nation early next year. Following the loss, India’s point percentage (PCT) has dropped to 52.78 from 55.89, while Australia has improved their PCT to 61.46. South Africa has already secured their spot in the WTC final after defeating Pakistan by two wickets in the first Test on Sunday. If India wins in Sydney, they will have a PCT of 55.26, while Australia will be at 54.26. A victory in one of two Tests against Sri Lanka would allow Australia to surpass India’s PCT and join South Africa in the final.
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