The second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur can be affected by rain. The weather forecast says that there are high chances of rain on the first three days of the match. Team India is expected to win the Test match series against Bangladesh, so a draw would be disappointing, especially if the weather gets in the way. So, this Test series is quite crucial for India in the current WTC cycle. For India, there remain nine Tests. One more Test against Bangladesh and three matches at home with New Zealand and five against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, all of which are crucial for holding on to the hope to reach the final of the WTC. The top two teams for the WTC final are likely going to be India and Australia, but other teams like South Africa can also make it. South Africa is placed at number seven in the WTC table but has played fewer matches. They have two Tests against Bangladesh and two each against Sri Lanka and Pakistan at home. If they win all these matches, their points could go up to 69.44. Also Read | India Women Cricket Team Heads to UAE for T20 World Cup | See Pics Sri Lanka remains in contention Sri Lanka may achieve a PCT of 75 if they win all the remaining matches. That means they have to win one Test at home against New Zealand, two Tests against South Africa at SA, and two Tests at home against Australia. Still, the chances of such a victory against South Africa and Australia will be hard. In current terms, we see South Africa as being the biggest threat to India and Australia. South Africa, A tough rival Some factors such as a slow over-rate are going to affect the standings, but cannot be predicted. Now, we see India, Australia, and South Africa in a tough battle for qualification into the WTC final. The series against Australia is very important for India's chances of qualification. Since it is a series between two of the stronger teams around, the games should be well-contested. Two wins will almost have India equal with South Africa on PCT (should South Africa win all its matches). India with three wins are going to be in the final. Also Read | Gujarat Teen Shatters Records with Epic 498-Run Marathon in School Cricket A draw would drop their PCT to 65, making it harder to qualify. If they win all home games and two in Australia, their PCT will be 69.29. Winning three games should help them qualify. What makes it more interesting is that a draw at home is a big problem for India as India's situation will be directly linked to the outcome of South Africa, and a draw at home would be a huge blow for them. Moreover, it's looking up for Kanpur as India wants to gain those crucial WTC points and doesn't want to face rain.