DUBAI: Fourth-placed India are set to climb to second spot in International Cricket Council Test rankings even if they lose four-match series against Australia that started Wednesday in Melbourne.
India can collect required three points even if Australia clinches four-Test series 2-1, said a ICC release. Even a drawn series would be enough to help India break free from three-way tied scenario for second position. A drawn series, be it 0-0, 1-1 or 2-2 will give India five ratings points and put it on 113 points.
Although India have same number of points, 109, as second-placed South Africa and third-placed Sri Lanka, they are actually fourth when ratings points are calculated beyond decimal point. India are on high after their recent 1-0 home win over Pakistan, and can take outright lead if they manage to score three rating points in Australia from 11 available.—Agency