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Eden Defeat Leaves India Needing Near-Perfect Run for WTC Final

Analysts say India now need at least seven wins from their final 10 Tests to keep realistic qualification hopes alive.

Shubman Gill before the start of the first Test cricket match of a series between India and South Africa.
India Test Team 2025 Gill Pant Bumrah Jadeja Ap

Overview

  • India’s 30-run loss to South Africa at Eden Gardens leaves them fourth on 52 points with a 54.17% points percentage after eight matches.
  • Ten Tests remain — one vs South Africa in Guwahati, two each in Sri Lanka and New Zealand, and five at home to Australia — totaling 120 points.
  • Hindustan Times projects a minimum of seven wins to stay in contention, while Times Now’s model points to eight wins to clear a 65% benchmark.
  • A finish of seven wins, one draw and two losses would produce roughly a 64.81% PCT, aligning with recent finalist ranges of about 64–68%.
  • The next Test in Guwahati is widely viewed as a must-win to steady the campaign as Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka currently hold stronger percentages.