IND vs AUS / Team India can play the WTC final even if the Gabba Test is drawn, these are the equations

IND vs AUS: The excitement of the third Test match between India and Australia being played at Gaba is at its peak. It is difficult to say what will happen on December 18, but the situation of the match has become very interesting. The main batsmen of the Indian team have not been able to make any major contribution in this match so far, but the half-century innings of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja have kept the team in the match once again. After this, the short but important innings of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep increased the excitement in the match. It was only because of them that Team India was able to avoid follow-on, otherwise the course of the match could have changed completely.

Third Test: Match moving towards a draw

The Test series between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1. India won the first match by a big margin, while Australia made a strong comeback in the second match. By the end of the fourth day of the third Test, the game has been interrupted due to rain. Due to this, it seems very difficult to get the result of the match. Both the teams are busy completing their first innings. In such a situation, it is pointless to expect any result from the last day's game.

WTC Final Equation: What will be important for India?

If this Test is drawn, then it will be mandatory for Team India to win the fourth and fifth Test matches to reach the World Test Championship (WTC) final. If Team India wins the remaining two matches, then it will secure its place in the WTC final without depending on any other team.

However, if India wins one match and loses one match, the series will end in a 2-2 draw. In this situation, India's path will become difficult and it will have to depend on the results of other teams.

Final hopes in case of defeat

If India draws or loses the series, then the hopes of the WTC final will rest on the upcoming Test series between Sri Lanka and Australia. Australia has to tour Sri Lanka for this series. India will have to hope that Sri Lanka defeats Australia.

Need to take advantage of the last chance

This is the last WTC series for India. That is, Team India has two more matches left, while Australia will get a chance to play against Sri Lanka. Team India has a chance to write its own destiny. If they win both the remaining matches, their place in the WTC final will be assured.

Whichever way the excitement of the Gaba Test turns, the journey ahead for India is going to be very challenging and exciting. Now it remains to be seen with what strategy Team India comes in the upcoming matches and how it establishes itself on the path to the WTC final.