- Australia replace India as the number one ranked Test team in the latest ICC rankings.
- Recent draws in a two-match Test series against South Africa cost India a point, allowing Australia to claim the top spot with 118 ratings.
- In ODIs, India maintain the top position with 121 ratings, while Australia follow closely with 117 points. In T20Is, India lead with 265 rating points.
India’s reign as the World No. 1 ranked team across all three formats has come to an end as Australia take the top spot in Test cricket. The recent update in the ICC rankings reflects Australia’s stellar performance in the longest format, while India faced a setback after drawing a two-match Test series against South Africa and losing a point.
Before the latest update, both Australia and India shared 118 rating points in Test cricket. However, Australia’s recent victories in the Test series against Pakistan propelled them to the top position with 118 ratings, surpassing India, who now hold the second spot.
Australia’s dominance in the Test arena was highlighted by their comprehensive wins in the first two Tests against Pakistan, with the third Test at Sydney underway, where they are in a favourable position for a potential whitewash. This series victory played a crucial role in Australia dethroning India from the top spot.
India had claimed the number one ranking across all formats in September, becoming only the second team to achieve this milestone. However, in Tests, their recent 1-1 tie against South Africa caused a shift in the rankings.
In the One Day Internationals (ODIs), India still hold the top position with 121 rating points, while Australia closely follows with 117 points. In T20 Internationals (T20Is), India maintain a strong grip with 265 rating points.
The recent Test match at Cape Town between India and South Africa added a unique chapter to the narrative, becoming one of the shortest Tests by the number of days, lasting only two days. India secured a victory in that match, showcasing the unpredictable nature of Test cricket.
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