India lags behind in the race for WTC final! This test series will give you a ticket to the final after IPL!

After the thrill of IPL 2026, Team India is about to set out on a completely new mission. BCCI has prepared a big and master plan to improve its position in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table and secure a ticket to the finals. India is going to face a team where victory is very important. Know what this entire schedule is and how these two test matches can change the fortunes of Team India.

After IPL 2026, Team India has to face Afghanistan, Ireland and England. A Test match will be played between Team India and Afghanistan, although it will not be counted in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Team India is currently lagging behind in the WTC points table and BCCI has made a new strategy to take them to the top. Important information has now come to light about India’s upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

Big disclosure about test series

The Test series between Sri Lanka and India is to be held in the second half of August. Although the official dates of the two Test matches have not been released yet, but according to a report by Cricbuzz, this series will be played between August 15 and August 27. This series is part of the World Test Championship cycle. Team India will try to improve its position in the WTC points table by winning both these matches.

What is the update on T20 series?

It is not yet certain whether the T20 series will also be included in India’s tour of Sri Lanka in August 2026. Some time ago, there were reports that a three-match T20 series could also be added to the programme. Lanka Premier League is going to end on 9th August. After this the Sri Lankan team will take the field against India. More information about the T20 series between the two countries is expected to be revealed soon.

Latest status of WTC 2025-27 points table

1. Australia: 8 matches, 7 wins, 1 loss, 0 tie/draw, 84 points, 87.50%

2. New Zealand: 3 matches, 2 wins, 0 losses, 1 tie/draw 28 points 77.78%

3. South Africa: 4 matches 3 wins 1 loss 0 tie/draw 36 points 75.00%

4. Sri Lanka: 2 matches 1 win 0 loss 1 tie/draw 16 points 66.67%

5. India: 9 matches 4 wins 4 losses 1 tie/draw 52 points 48.15%

6. Bangladesh: 3 matches 1 win 1 loss 1 tie/draw 16 points 44.44%

7. England: 10 matches 3 wins 6 losses 1 tie/draw 38 points 31.67%

8. Pakistan: 3 matches 1 win 2 loss 0 tie/draw 4 points 11.11%

9. West Indies: 8 Matches 0 Win 7 Loss 1 Tie/Draw 4 Points 4.17%

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