Rain threat puts India’s WTC hopes under pressure in Sri Lanka Test
India's hopes for reaching the World Test Championship final are under threat due to rain during their second Test against Sri Lanka. A draw would negatively impact India's points percentage, making their path to the final significantly more difficult.
Why it matters
The outcome of this match is critical for India's standing in the international cricket rankings and their qualification for the WTC final.
India appeared to have wrested control of the second Test against Sri Lanka after a late burst of wickets, but rain could yet play a major role in determining the outcome of the Test and, in turn, India's WTC campaign.Sri Lanka were 218 for 6 in their second innings when play was called off early, with Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha unbeaten at the crease. The hosts had earlier mounted a spirited fightback through Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis, raising the prospect of a draw if further rain disrupts the final day.Such an outcome could hurt India's chances of making the WTC final.India are currently fifth in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 53.33. A victory over Sri Lanka would lift Shubman Gill's side to fourth place following Bangladesh's heavy defeat to Australia.
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