India achieved an unexpected victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at Kanpur, securing a clean sweep of the series with a 2-0 finish, despite over two and a half days lost to rain. This win boosts India’s position in the World Test Championship, where they now lead with a PCT of 74.2 after 11 matches.
Next, Rohit Sharma’s team will face New Zealand in a three-match Test series starting October 16, where a 3-0 sweep would significantly strengthen their chances for a third consecutive WTC final appearance. Following this, India will head to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar series in December. A single win in that series would ensure their spot in the final, while failing to secure a victory would leave their qualification dependent on other series results.