India and Australia Set to Face Off in World Test Championship Final
On June 7th, India and Australia will battle it out in a winner-takes-all clash to decide the 2021-23 cycle of the World Test Championship. Led by Rohit Sharma, India will face off against Pat Cummins and the Australian side in a one-off Test at The Oval. The victor of the match will be crowned World Test Champions. But what happens if the WTC Final ends in a draw?
Draw Result in Joint Champions
India and Australia will go head to head in the ICC Test Mace on June 7th, at the iconic Oval ground. The five-day Test match will determine the victor, with the winner taking over the mantle of champions from the current holders, New Zealand. Unlike T20 or ODIs, there is no tiebreaker to decide the winner of the match. The playing conditions state that should the game end in a draw or tie, both teams will be crowned joint winners.
What Happens if There is No Result?
The playing conditions also state that if the match does not reach a conclusion, the WTC Final will be declared a draw. This will result in both teams being crowned joint champions of the 2021-23 cycle. Points will be awarded to both sides, with the winner of the series also receiving a bonus point.
Conclusion
India and Australia will face off in the World Test Championship Final on June 7th. The match will determine the 2021-23 cycle champions, with a draw or tie resulting in both teams being declared joint winners. In the event of no result, the match will be declared a draw, with both sides receiving points and the winner of the series also gaining a bonus point.