The India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 1, was halted due to rain, with Australia at 28/0 in their first innings. Before the game began, the weather forecast had predicted rain would impact Day 1, possibly resulting in the first day being washed out entirely. While Day 1 faced interruptions, the weather outlook for the remaining four days provides some optimism, despite similar conditions.
If the match ends in a draw due to weather interruptions, it could significantly impact the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Points Table. Both teams would likely share points, which could influence their standings and affect their chances of securing a spot in the WTC final.
What will happen to WTC Points Table if IND vs AUS 3rd Test ends in a draw due to rain?
India would not want the match to be washed out, as they need to win all their remaining matches to qualify for the World Test Championship final. If the match ends in a draw, India and Australia will have to share four points each. India’s total points will increase to 114, while Australia’s will rise to 106.
In this scenario, India’s win percentage will drop to 55.88%, and Australia’s win percentage will stand at 58.88%. As a result, India will remain in third position, Australia will retain second place, and South Africa will continue to lead the table in the top spot.
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Ded | Points | PCT |
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 63.33 |
| 2 | Australia | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 102 | 60.71 |
| 3 | India | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 110 | 57.29 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 45.45 |
| 5 | England | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 114 | 45.24 |
| 6 | New Zealand | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 69 | 44.23 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 33.33 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 31.25 |
| 9 | West Indies | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 24.24 |
WTC points table points system
- 12 points for a win
- 6 points for a tie
- 4 points for a draw
- Teams are ranked according to the percentage of points won.
- The Top two teams progress to the final at Lord’s in 2025.
- Point Deductions: Points are deducted for slow over rates
