India, Australia, Sri Lanka and South Africa in tussle to make WTC closing

Sri Lanka
Share factors: 55.56, collection remaining: SA (two away Assessments), Aus (two at dwelling)

With a full 24 factors gained from their final two Assessments, Sri Lanka have made a powerful push in the direction of a top-two end on this WTC cycle. Their 4 remaining Assessments are in opposition to two opponents who’re additionally contenders for the ultimate. In the event that they win every of these matches and take dwelling 48 extra factors (take note over-rate deductions are at all times a risk), they are going to end on 69.23% and guarantee themselves of a spot within the closing no matter different outcomes. In the event that they lose one and win three they are going to find yourself at 61.54, which can nonetheless depart them with an opportunity of qualifying, relying on different outcomes.

India
Share factors: 74.24, collection remaining: NZ (three dwelling), Aus (5 away)

If India get fewer than 56 factors, then there’s a risk of them not being within the high two. As an illustration, in the event that they win 4 and draw one (52 factors), then it is attainable for Australia and South Africa to overhaul them.

Sri Lanka can end with greater than 67% too, however wins for them will probably be on the expense of factors for each Australia and South Africa. That may work in India’s favour as Australia and South Africa may then each end under India.

Bangladesh
Share factors: 34.38, collection remaining: WI (two away), SA (two dwelling)

The 2 defeats in India have damage Bangladesh badly – from 45.83% they’ve dropped to 34.38. Even when they win every of their 4 remaining Assessments, they are going to solely enhance to 56.25. Even that’s unlikely to be sufficient for a spot within the high two.

New Zealand
Share factors: 37.50, collection remaining: Ind (three away), Eng (three dwelling)

Australia
Share factors: 62.50, collection remaining: Ind (5 dwelling), SL (two away)

At the moment in second place at 62.5%, Australia can end on a most of 76.32 in the event that they win every of their remaining seven Assessments. The 2 groups in opposition to whom they play their remaining collection, India and Sri Lanka, are additionally robust contenders for the ultimate, so wins in opposition to them will doubly assist Australia’s trigger. 5 wins will carry their share to 65.79, however India and South Africa can nonetheless go previous them. Issues will probably be clearer by the point they begin the collection in opposition to India, although, because the guests would have completed their three dwelling Assessments in opposition to New Zealand.

South Africa
Share factors: 38.89, collection remaining: SL (two dwelling), Pak (two dwelling), Ban (two away)

If South Africa win every of their six remaining Assessments they are going to end with 69.44%, which can absolutely be sufficient for qualification, as just one out of India or Australia can go previous that quantity. 5 wins and a draw will depart them with 63.89, which can nonetheless preserve them in rivalry, whereas 5 wins and a defeat will decrease the share marginally to 61.11, which can nonetheless give them an opportunity if different outcomes go their means.

England
Share factors: 42.19, collection remaining: Pak (three away), NZ (three away)

Pakistan
Share factors: 19.05, collection remaining: Eng (three dwelling), SA (two away), WI (two dwelling)

West Indies
Share: 18.52, collection remaining: Ban (two dwelling), Pak (two away)

West Indies have already performed 4 collection and have solely scored 20 factors out of 108. Even when they win their final 4 Assessments, they’ll solely end on 43.59%.