India's draw against Sri Lanka complicates WTC qualification path
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
India and Sri Lanka drew the second Test at Colombo SSC, narrowing India's chances in the World Test Championship. The result leaves India with 16 points from the series, winning it 1-0 instead of 2-0, and positioned fifth with a PCT of 51.52. India faces two Tests against New Zealand followed by a five-Test series at home against Australia. Winning all seven remaining matches would secure a PCT of 70.37.
- •India draws second Test against Sri Lanka, series ends 1-0
- •India has seven Tests left in the World Test Championship cycle
- •Two away Tests against New Zealand precede five home matches against Australia
- •Current WTC position: fifth with a 51.52 PCT
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — India's WTC scenarios: What Team India needs to qualify for WTC Final after Colombo draw
"Sri Lanka held India to a draw after a remarkable fightback on the fifth day. As a result, India won the two-Test series 1-0 instead of completing a 2-0 sweep. India have seven Tests left in the current WTC cycle. They will first play two Tests away from home against New Zealand before hosting Australia for a five-Test series.
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