ndia’s chances of reaching the WTC final took a major hit as they slipped to fifth in the standings following their embarrassing 0-2 series whitewash against South Africa at home

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• Updated: November 26, 2025 07:52 pm IST

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India lost the second Test vs South Africa in Guwahati by 408 runs.© AFP

Can India reach the World Test Championship (WTC) final after its latest home loss? India’s chances of reaching the WTC final took a major hit as they slipped to fifth in the standings following their embarrassing 0-2 series whitewash against South Africa at home. The 408-run loss in the second Test in Guwahati on Wednesday marked India’s heaviest defeat in terms of runs in the traditional five-day format. The loss means the team, which had drawn the series against England earlier this year, slipped below Pakistan and now sits fifth with their PCT (percentage) dropping to 48.15.