India Moves Closer to ICC World Test Championship Final with Victory Over Bangladesh in Chennai.

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India Moves Closer to ICC World Test Championship Final with Victory Over Bangladesh in Chennai.

India strengthened their position at the top of the World Test Championship table with a commanding 280-run win against Bangladesh. 

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka triumphed over New Zealand in Galle, enhancing their chances for a spot in the final at Lord's next year.

The recent matches have reshuffled the race for the two final spots in the World Test Championship, with Sri Lanka moving up to third place after overtaking Bangladesh.

India’s victory in Chennai, earning them 12 WTC points, solidifies their lead at the top of the table with a percentage of 71.67%, ahead of second-place Australia at 62.50%.

Bangladesh, who previously climbed to fourth after a remarkable 2-0 win against Pakistan, have now fallen to sixth place with a point percentage of 39.29%, trailing Sri Lanka and England.

On the fourth day, Bangladesh started at 158/4, chasing India’s total of 515, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan at the crease. 

However, India’s spin pair, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, quickly claimed the last six wickets for just 40 runs.