The first defeat of the series against New Zealand in the Bangalore Test is a major blow to the chariot of the India team. Team India has become used to winning consistently in World Test Championship. Here, after the defeat of New Zealand, India’s path to the World Test Championship final has become little bit difficult.
India got 8 wins and 3 losses in 12 matches. One match was a draw. Team India’s points are 98 and percent points are 68.05. This puts the team in first place. At the same time, after defeat in the Bengaluru Test, the New Zealand team came in fourth place. Their percentage points have become 44.44. New Zealand’s victory did not make any difference to the India but England suffered a big setback. With the victory of the Kiwi team, England has come in fifth place, while New Zealand has come from fifth to fourth place.
“All in all, I thought except that first couple of hours, three hours, I thought we played very good Test cricket,”Rohit Sharma said after Bengaluru Test match.
Those who are criticizing Rohit Sharma for the loss should know it was also a clear plan of New Zealand’s side to bat first.
It was a clear misjudgment from both sides, but still, Rohit Sharma came forward, accepted his mistake. 🐐🔥pic.twitter.com/tsLbn7VquL
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“Everyone knows what to do in these situations, and we will be looking forward to the next game.”
After the Bangalore Test match, India now have to play 7 Test matches. These include 2 matches against New Zealand and 5 matches against Australia on India. To qualify for the final of the World Test Championship, Team India will have to win at least 4 of their remaining 7 matches. Equation is clear, if India win remaining two matches against New Zealand, then Rohit Sharma and Co. have to win at least 2 Tests in the Australia.