Australia cricketers rejoice a wicket on day 3 of the third Test in opposition to Pakistan in Sydney on January 5, 2023.
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Despite a seven-wicket win at Cape Town to attract their two-match collection in South Africa, India had been toppled from the highest spot in ICC Test rankings by Australia on January 5.
Australia’s spectacular effort to take an unassailable 2-0 lead over Pakistan at residence within the on-going three-match collection has helped them transfer up within the rankings. The third match of that rubber is at the moment underway in Sydney.
“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 said in a launch.
In the earlier replace, India had extra factors of their kitty regardless of being tied with Australia at 118 ranking factors every.
But the drawn collection in South Africa meant India had been 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 stated.
“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.” India, however, are placed at the top of the World Test Championship points table following their win at Newlands 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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