The eagerly anticipated Test series between India and Bangladesh kicked off in Chennai, where both teams looked to solidify their aims in the World Test Championship (WTC).
As the teams went about the two-match series, which was clinched 2-0 by India, it’s crucial to understand how the WTC points were be distributed and where the teams stand now as India faces New Zealand up next while Bangladesh face South Africa at home.
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How are WTC Points calculated?
In the World Test Championship, points are awarded based on the outcome of each Test match, not on the series as a whole. Here’s the breakdown:
- 12 points are awarded for a win.
- 4 points are given to each team in the event of a draw.
- 6 points are shared by both teams in case of a tie.
- 1 point is deducted for each slow over-rate penalty.
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Scenarios explained for the India vs Bangladesh Series
There were 24 points up for grabs in the two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh where India won both their matches convincingly to clinch all the points to improve their position at the top whereas, Bangladesh dropped down to number 7 on the table from 6.
Standings and Points before the IND vs BAN series
- India: 9 matches, 6 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, 74 points, 68.52% PCT
- Bangladesh: 6 matches, 3 wins, 3 losses, 0 draws, 33 points, 45.83% PCT
| Team | Played | Won | Loss | Draw | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 74 | 68.52% |
| Bangladesh | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 45.83% |
Scenario 1: India wins both Tests (2-0)
- Points Earned: 24 points
- New Points Total for India: 98 points
- New Points Percentage for India: (98 / 132) * 100 = 74.24%
- Position Shift: India would increase their PCT to 74.24%, strengthening their lead at the top of the table, in first place.
Scenario 2: India wins one Test, draws one (1-0)
- Points Earned: 16 points
- New Points Total for India: 74 + 16 = 90 points
- New Points Percentage for India: (90 / 132) * 100 = 68.18%
- Position Shift: India’s PCT would be 68.18%, keeping them in 1st place.
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Scenario 3: Series ends in a 1-1 draw
- Points Earned: 12 points
- New Points Total for India: 74 + 12 = 86 points
- New Points Percentage for India: (86 / 132) * 100 = 65.15%
- New Points Total for Bangladesh: 33 + 12 = 45 points
- New Points Percentage for Bangladesh: (45 / 96) * 100 = 46.88%
- Position Shift: India’s PCT would be 65.15%, which could still keep them in the top spot, but might be challenged by Australia, leading to a drop in rank depending on their results. Bangladesh’s PCT would be 46.88%, likely maintaining their 4th position
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How many points did India earn after their win in the Test series vs Bangladesh?
India earned 22 points for their outright 280-run win in the first Test vs Bangladesh followed by another win in Kanpur, by 7 wickets where they battled against the time to get a result in a rain-affected match which took their points total to 88 and PCT to 74.24.
Latest updated World Test Championship points table
| Pos. | Team | M | W | L | D | Pts. | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 98 | 74.24 |
| 2 | Australia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 62.50 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 60 | 55.56 |
| 4 | England | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 81 | 42.19 |
| 5 | South Africa | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 38.89 |
| 6 | New Zealand | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 37.50 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 33 | 34.38 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 22.22 |
| 9 | West Indies | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 18.52 |
(Table correct as of October 1, 2024)
(PCT stands for Points Percentage System.)
Calculation: PCT = Points won by a team / Points contested * 100.
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