The upcoming three-match collection in opposition to South Africa will give India an opportunity to consolidate their lead on the high forward of the World Cup
The upcoming three-match collection in opposition to South Africa will give India an opportunity to consolidate their lead on the high forward of the World Cup
India went seven factors away from England on the high of the ICC T20 rankings following their slender collection win over Australia in Hyderabad.
Down 0-1 in opposition to the touring Australia, the Rohit Sharma-led India bounced again in model to stage the collection in Nagpur earlier than Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav’s fifties within the deciding rubber on Sunday sealed a 2-1 win.
The six-wicket ultimate over win improved their rating by one level to 268 factors, a seven-point lead over their closest rival in England within the ICC T20 rankings launched on Monday.
The upcoming three-match collection in opposition to South Africa will give India an opportunity to consolidate their lead on the high forward of the World Cup in Australia.
The Proteas occupy third place on the group rankings with 258 factors, however might stake their declare after they within the upcoming collection commencing at Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.
Incidentally it was Pakistan’s slender three-run win over England within the fourth sport in Karachi on Sunday that helped India enhance their lead.
That collection stays tied at two video games apiece, with loads of rankings factors nonetheless to play for in the course of the ultimate three matches in Lahore.
Pakistan are at the moment tied with South Africa for third place on the group rankings with 258 factors, however might rise as excessive as second by profitable the remaining three matches in opposition to England.
England alternatively will keep second place on the rankings ought to they win a type of contests.
Reigning World Cup champions Australia, who’re positioned sixth, dropped one level to 250 following their collection loss to India.
Australia are slated to play six matches — in opposition to West Indies, England and India (warm-up) — earlier than they get the prospect to defend their trophy at residence.
Source: www.thehindu.com