The highly anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia is just around the corner, and both teams are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations.

This will be India's second consecutive appearance in the WTC final, having suffered an eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the inaugural edition held in Southampton in 2021. On the other hand, Australia will be eager to add another ICC trophy to their illustrious collection, having missed out on the final in the previous edition.

When we consider the head-to-head record between the two teams, they have faced each other in 106 Tests, with Australia emerging victorious in 44 matches and India in 32. Additionally, 29 matches have ended in a draw, including the iconic tied Test in 1986.

But what happens if the IND vs AUS WTC 2023 final ends in a draw? 

Despite Australia finishing at the top of the WTC points table with 152 points and India securing the second position with 127 points, neither team will be declared the sole winner in the event of a draw. According to the rules of the competition, a stalemate in the final will result in both India and Australia being declared joint winners, sharing the prestigious title of World Test Champions.

There is also a reserve day allocated for the WTC final on June 12. However, the use of this reserve day will only come into play if there has been a significant loss of playing time or overs during the five days of the Test match. Specifically, if the six-hour daily play or 90 overs per day criteria have not been met, the reserve day will be utilised.

As the countdown to the WTC final begins, cricket fans eagerly await an enthralling battle between these two cricketing powerhouses. Whether the match ends with a decisive outcome or a shared title, one thing is for certain: it will be a fitting culmination to the journey of the top Test teams in the world.