Explained: India's WTC Final Qualification Scenario After Thrashing Bangladesh 2-0

India defeated Bangladesh 2-0 [Source: PTI]

India produced a miracle in Kanpur as they thrashed Bangladesh inside 2.5 days to seal the series 2-0. India, after thrashing Bangladesh in the first Test match, came into this game with an objective of whitewashing the Tigers, but rain tried to ruin India's plan.

However, the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma showcased magic with the bat as they scored at almost 8 runs per over in the first innings to wide open the contest. The bowlers did the rest of the job in the second innings as they bundled out Bangladesh for a meagre 146, thus needing only 95 to win the series.

Despite a minor hiccup, the Indian team made light work of the total and won the match by 7-wickets, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring a brilliant half-century to lead the side to an emphatic win.

With this victory, India have strengthened their position in the WTC points table, and as a result, we discuss their WTC final scenario, with 8 Tests remaining.

How Can India qualify for WTC finals? Explained

The win keeps India at the top of the table, with PCT of 74.27. India have 8 Tests remaining, with 3 matches against New Zealand and 5 against Australia, Down Under. 4 wins would be enough for the Indian side to qualify for the WTC finals.

With three Tests against the Kiwis, India will look to whitewash them, so that they only have to win a solitary Test in Australia to seal their place. The Kiwis will coming into the India series with a disappointing performance against Sri Lanka, and the Rohit Sharma led side will fancy their chances.

However, if by chance India lose the series against New Zealand, which looks highly unlikely, then they need to win against the Aussies by a bigger margin.

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