IND vs AUS Test Series / India can create history under Rohit captaincy, will become the first team to do so in WTC

The Indian cricket team is getting closer to the final of the World Test Championship (WTC). Winning the first Test against Australia has strengthened the team's chances. So far, India and England have won 12-12 matches on foreign soil. A win in the next match can take India to the top and create history.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 04, 2024, 05:00 PM
IND vs AUS Test Series: The Indian cricket team is once again very close to reaching the final of the World Test Championship (WTC). Although the team's place is not yet confirmed, the chances are very strong. After losing three consecutive Tests at home against New Zealand, the team's path had definitely become difficult, but the thumping win in the first Test against Australia has raised hopes again. If India manages to defeat Australia in the second Test as well, it will not only get closer to the WTC final but will also create a historical record of winning the most Tests on foreign soil.

WTC: India and England dominate on foreign soil

In the current cycle of WTC, India has won 12 Test matches on foreign soil so far. England is also tied with the same number. However, the Indian team has a chance to play four more Tests in the ongoing series against Australia. Even one of these wins will take the Indian team to the first place in history.

From 2019 till now, India has played a total of 25 Test matches on foreign soil, winning 12 of them. On the other hand, England has played 30 overseas Tests and won 12. But England is already out of the race for the WTC final.

Australia's position and record

Australia, which has played 22 Tests on foreign soil and won 10, is ranked third in this ranking. However, at the moment it is playing a home series against India, which will not add to its overseas Test win count.

Way forward for India

This series is very important for India. Not only to secure a place in the final, but also to set the record for most wins on foreign soil. Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, has performed brilliantly in the first Test. If India wins the second Test as well, it will be its 13th win on foreign soil and it will create history by leaving England behind.

However, India will need to win all their remaining matches to secure a place in the final. A strong performance against Australia will ensure that India make it to the final without any doubt.

Will India create history?

The Indian team now has a chance to become the most successful team in overseas Test matches in WTC history. All it needs is one win. Given the team's current form, confidence, and captain Rohit Sharma's leadership skills, this dream could soon turn into reality.

This achievement by India will not only open the doors to the WTC final but will also prove that the Indian cricket team is capable of dominating overseas as well. Now all eyes are on the next match—will Team India create history or will we have to wait a little longer?