BGT: India remain third after MCG loss, Aus second in WTC standings (Image Source: IANS)
The Boxing Day Test: After suffering a 184-run loss in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India remain in third place, while Australia also retained their second place in the World Test Championship standings.
India's point percentage (PCT), however, has dipped from 55.88 to 52.78 after a loss in the fourth Test while Australia's PCT saw a jump from 58.89 to 61.46 as they close in on a second consecutive appearance in the WTC final after a thrilling victory on Monday.
The Aussies can join South Africa, who have secured their qualification after clinching the first of two Tests against Pakistan by two wickets on Sunday, for the final with a win in any of their three remaining Tests this cycle.