The eagerly anticipated Test series between India and Bangladesh kicks off in Chennai, with both teams keen to make a significant impact in the World Test Championship (WTC).
As the teams prepare for the two-match series, it’s crucial to understand how the WTC points will be distributed and the potential outcomes for each team.
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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
With a total of 24 points available in the series (12 points per Test), here’s how different results will impact the WTC standings for both India and Bangladesh:
Current Standings and Points
- 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 | 3 | 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
Scenario 4: Series ends in a 0-0 draw
- Points Earned: 8 points (4 for each draw)
- New Points Total for India: 74 + 8 = 82 points
- New Points Percentage for India: (82 / 132) * 100 = 62.12%
- New Points Total for Bangladesh: 33 + 8 = 41 points
- New Points Percentage for Bangladesh: (41 / 96) * 100 = 42.71%
- Position Shift: India’s PCT would be 62.12%, which would result in a drop in ranking to number 2 in WTC table. Bangladesh’s PCT would be 42.71%, which could result in a drop in position or maintaining 4th place depending on other series outcomes.
Scenario 5: Bangladesh wins both Tests (2-0)
- Points Earned: 24 points
- New Points Total for Bangladesh: 33 + 24 = 57 points
- New Points Percentage for Bangladesh: (57 / 96) * 100 = 59.38%
- Position Shift: Bangladesh would possibly rise from 4th to 3rd place, moving ahead of New Zealand depending upon their results in ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.
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Scenario 6: Bangladesh wins one Test, draws one (1-0)
- Points Earned: 16 points
- New Points Total for Bangladesh: 33 + 16 = 49 points
- New Points Percentage for Bangladesh: (49 / 96) * 100 = 51.04%
- Position Shift: Bangladesh can move up to 3rd place, possibly challenging New Zealand depending on other results.
Latest updated World Test Championship points table
| Pos. | Team | M | W | L | D | Pts. | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 74 | 68.52 |
| 2 | Australia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 62.50 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 50.00 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 45.83 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 42.86 |
| 6 | England | 15 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 81 | 42.19 |
| 7 | South Africa | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 38.89 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 22.22 |
| 9 | West Indies | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 18.52 |
(Table correct as of September 18, 2024)
(PCT stands for Points Percentage System.)
Calculation: PCT = Points won by a team / Points contested * 100.
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