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    "title": "World Test Championship: How Can Team India Qualify For WTC Finals After PAK vs ENG 2nd Test",
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    "excerpt": "With England's win in the 2nd Test against Pakistan, India have a better chance of qualifying for the WTC Finals.",
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    "editor1": "<p><strong>WTC Points Table: <\/strong>England registered their second consecutive test win against Pakistan in Pakistan as they defeated the hosts by 26 runs in the 2nd Test to build an unassailable 2-0 lead. This win by England has helped India&#39;s chances to qualify for the WTC Finals to be played in 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Harry Brook was adjudged the Player of the Match as he was the only batter who smacked a century in the 2nd Test. Brook scored 108 runs in the 2nd innings, helping England post a good target. Mark Wood then picked up 4 wickets while James Anderson and Ollie Robinson picked up 2 wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 328.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>With this win, Pakistan have slipped one spot and are now in the 6th spot with a PCT of 42.42. This loss has now ended Pakistan&#39;s chances of making it to the WTC finals. England on the other hand, have moved up to the 5th spot with a PCT of 44.44, and are also out of the WTC finals race.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Now, Australia are at the top with 75% PCT, followed by South Africa (60), Sri Lanka (53.33) and India (52.08). Two out of four teams will qualify for the finals. While Australia are all but through, with a recent 2-0 win against West Indies and a 3-match series at home against South Africa, all the other three teams are still in the race to make it.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>India have 6 more tests left to be played in this cycle, and the equation for them is straightforward, they need to win 5 of these matches and can concede only one loss. India has to play 2 Tests against Bangladesh in Bangladesh and then will play a 4-match series against Australia.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sri Lanka on the other hand has an away series left, against New Zealand, while South Africa are set to host West Indies for a 2-match series at home. Consecutive wins for both teams can increase India&#39;s hiccups in the way of the WTC finals.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Updated World Test Championship table<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPakistan are out of contention! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cricket<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WTC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Australia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Australia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SouthAfrica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SouthAfrica<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#India<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/England?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#England<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Pakistan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lfVctQvNxa\">pic.twitter.com\/lfVctQvNxa<\/a><\/p>\r\n&mdash; CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cricketnmore\/status\/1602234491401310208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 12, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FwYLR1xf7FQ\">Roston Chase Picks Up His All-Time XI, Includes 3 Indians<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>India will play their next Test against Bangladesh at Chattogram, starting on December 14th (Wednesday). India needs to win the 2-match series against Bangladesh by 2-0 and then beat Australia at home by 4-1, 3-0 or 3-1 to make it to the finals. WTC 2023 Finals is set to be played at The Oval om March 31st, 2023.<\/p>\r\n",
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