Mon Dec 30 11:25:39 UTC 2024: ## India’s Test Loss Jeopardizes World Test Championship Hopes
**Melbourne, Australia (Dec 30, 2024)** – India’s hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final suffered a significant blow after a crushing 184-run defeat to Australia in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. The loss drops India to third place in the standings with a win percentage of 52.77%, leaving them needing a victory in the final Test to stay in contention.
Australia’s win strengthens their position in second place, improving their win percentage to 61.45%. Meanwhile, South Africa secured the first spot in the final following a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan in Centurion on Sunday. The race for the remaining World Test Championship final spot is now intensely tight.
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