World Test Championship 2023-25: How many wins does Team India need to qualify for final after loss to New Zealand in Bengaluru?

India suffered an eight-wicket defeat versus New Zealand in the first Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru last week. However, the Rohit Sharma-led side continues to be at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table.

The two-time WTC finalists have 68.06% points in the 2023-2025 cycle. Meanwhile, New Zealand moved up two places to No. 4 with 44.44%. As the top two teams at the end of the cycle will make it to the finals, Indian fans are curious to know what their favourite team needs to do to qualify.

India need five wins from the remaining seven matches to secure a spot in the WTC final. The Asian giants are set to play two more Tests against New Zealand in Pune and Mumbai before embarking on a five-match Test tour of Australia in November. It is important to note that defending champions Australia are placed at No. 2 with 62.50% points.

WTC 2023-25 POINTS TABLE

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