After drawing a two-match Test series against South Africa 1-1, India have lost their top spot to Australia in the latest ICC Test Rankings, released on Friday. Australia, who are currently playing Pakistan in the final Test of their three-match series, have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead over Shan Masood and Co. They are also in a good position to whitewash Pakistan.
“Australia’s impressive run at home against Pakistan helped them take the crown of the No. 1 Test team once again, having last held the spot briefly following their WTC Final victory,” the ICC stated in a release.
In the previous update, India had more points in their kitty despite being tied with Australia at 118 rating points each.
But the drawn series in South Africa meant India were leapfrogged by Australia.
“With India drawing their the two-Test series against South Africa 1-1 and Australia recording two wins in as many matches against Pakistan, the Pat Cummins-led side now top the Test rankings,” the ICC said.
“It’s the latest feat in a year full of them for Australia, alongside their ICC World Test Championship Final victory and their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup triumph.”
Meanwhile, the win in Cape Town helped India regain the top position in the World Test Championship points table with 54.16 percentage points from four Tests that include two wins, one loss and a draw.
South Africa are placed second followed by New Zealand at third and Australia at fourth with 50 percentage points each in the WTC table.
“The ongoing third Test between Australia and Pakistan and the upcoming five-match Test series between India and England will likely lead to further activity in the Test Team Rankings, with the top spot on the line alongside crucial ICC World Test Championship points,” the ICC added.
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