Australia handed India a significant setback in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, winning by a dominating 10 wickets. The pink-ball test in Adelaide proved to be a real challenge for India, who had not played a day-night match in over two years. Australia's formidable bowling attack, coupled with India’s lackluster batting performances, left them with very little chance. Despite their lower total scores of 180 and 175 in the two innings, India’s failure to deliver in both departments has serious ramifications for their chances in the World Test Championship (WTC).

India's loss in Adelaide saw them drop two spots on the WTC points table, now sitting at third with a percentage of 57.29. The defeat has raised doubts over their qualification for the WTC Final. This drop means India now faces immense pressure, with just three matches remaining in the current cycle. To maintain hopes of reaching the final, India will need to win all their remaining games. Even if India wins their three matches, their chances of qualifying will depend heavily on the results of other teams like South Africa.

On the other hand, Australia’s dominant performance has propelled them to the top of the table with a percentage of 60.71, pushing them back into the mix for the WTC final. After an earlier setback in Perth, they have shown resilience and now find themselves in a favorable position, thanks to a comprehensive win. Australia only needs to win three out of their five remaining matches to seal a place in the final, which makes their task more manageable.

India's WTC qualification now hinges on a series of tough challenges ahead, with their remaining matches set to be crucial. A staggering comeback at Gabba is essential if they are to recover from this loss. Meanwhile, South Africa, who are also in the race, are in good form and could challenge India’s position. South Africa’s WTC qualification is likely, especially if they manage to win all their remaining matches, which could see them reaching a PCT above 69.

India must now pull together and focus on winning their last three games while hoping for Australia and South Africa to falter. However, the road ahead is fraught with challenges. India's batting line-up has come under scrutiny, and with conditions in Australia proving difficult, the team needs to show resilience. A series of poor performances in this cycle—notably the 3-0 defeat against New Zealand—has left India with little margin for error.

If India is to secure a spot in the WTC Final, they must focus on consistency, with a renewed sense of urgency. The final leg of the WTC cycle could decide whether India makes it to the top two or ends up on the outside looking in. Australia, with their current form, seems well-positioned to maintain their momentum, but India must leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of victory.

India’s WTC journey is far from over, but they need a series of strong performances to overcome this setback and hope that other teams fail to capitalize on their slip-up.

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