Impact of Rain on WTC Points Table: India vs England Test Match

Delayed Start Due to Rain

The fifth day of the second Test match between India and England commenced late due to rain, leaving Indian fans disappointed as the team appeared to be in a winning position at Edgbaston. On the final day, England required 536 runs for victory, while India needed just 7 wickets. This situation raised concerns about the implications for the World Test Championship points table if the day's play was completely washed out, potentially resulting in a draw.

Potential Changes in WTC Points Table

This series marks the beginning of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle for both teams. In the first Test, England secured a victory by 5 wickets. Currently, England holds 12 points with a 100% points percentage, placing them second in the WTC standings. If the Edgbaston Test ends in a draw, England would accumulate 16 points, maintaining their second position with a 66.67% points percentage.

On the other hand, India faced defeat in the first match. Should the second Test against England also end in a draw, India would earn 4 points, resulting in a 16.67% points percentage, placing them fifth. Although India would open their account, they would miss out on the full 12 points due to the lost opportunity for a win. According to WTC regulations, a winning team receives 12 points, while a drawn match awards 4 points to each team, and a tie grants 6 points each.

England Leads the Test Series

In the second Test, India batted first, scoring 587 runs in their first innings, while England responded with 407 runs. India declared their second innings at 427 runs for 6 wickets. Captain Shubman Gill led the Indian batting with a score of 161 runs, supported by Rishabh Pant with 65 runs and Ravindra Jadeja, who remained unbeaten at 69 runs. By the end of the fourth day, England had lost 3 wickets for 72 runs. Following their victory in the first Test, England currently leads the five-match Test series 1-0.