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India faces crucial series against Sri Lanka for WTC Final qualification

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:39 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

India faces crucial series against Sri Lanka for WTC Final qualification

Summary

India's Test team, led by Shubman Gill, prepares for a two-match series against Sri Lanka starting August 15. Currently fifth in the WTC points table with a points percentage of 48.15, India must win at least seven of their remaining nine Test matches to possibly qualify for the WTC Final in 2027. The upcoming series against Sri Lanka will be particularly challenging due to their spin-friendly conditions. Following this, India will host New Zealand and then face Australia in a key five-match series in early 2027. A clean sweep in Sri Lanka is essential as India seeks to improve its chances after a disappointing previous cycle.

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By the Numbers

•India currently sits fifth in the WTC points table.
•They require a points percentage between 64% and 68% to qualify.
•The series against Sri Lanka starts on August 15.
•India has not won a Test in New Zealand since 2009.
•The upcoming matches are crucial for India's long-term Test strategy.

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What they're saying

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As a busy phase of white-ball cricket ends — India next play T20Is in September — Shubman Gill's Test team heads to Sri Lanka for a two-match series. The big question hanging over the next twelve months is simple: what does Team India need to do to qualify for the WTC final?
— Yahoo Sports

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