Indian and English gamers greet one another after India received the fourth Test cricket match in opposition to England, in Ranchi. File
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Two-time finalists India jumped to the highest of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, changing New Zealand within the newest rankings issued on March 3.
India, who defeated England by 5 wickets within the fourth Test in Ranchi to take an unassailable 3-1 lead within the five-match sequence, changed the Kiwis with a stronger factors share of 64.58.
With 5 wins, two losses and one draw, India have 62 factors in 8 matches, whereas the Black Caps have 36 from 5 matches (three wins, two losses) and have a point-percentage of 60.00.
Before the beginning of the Wellington Test, New Zealand had been sitting on the high of the desk with 36 factors in 4 video games and a factors share of 75.
But following their large 172-run defeat, the 2021 WTC champions misplaced the highest spot, slipping to the No 2 place with a factors share of 60.
Third-placed Australia have closed on the hole after the Wellington Test, gaining 12 essential factors as they now have 78 factors from 11 matches (seven wins, three losses and one draw).
Their factors share has additionally elevated from 55 to 59.09.
The 2023 champions have the chance to surpass New Zealand and transfer as much as the second spot in the event that they win the second and ultimate Test at Christchurch from March 8.
India, in the meantime, tackle England within the ultimate match of the five-Test sequence in Dharamsala from March 7.
Australia can climb to the highest spot if England beat India within the Dharamsala Test.
Source: www.thehindu.com
