Most test matches end in home wins; but England have just won in Sri Lanka, and India in Australia. The latter victory is the more remarkable, as it gives India a series victory, even though they lost the first game after being bowled out for just 36, and subsequently they played the remaining three games with a seriously depleted side. These results have affected my world rankings as follows:
- India 254 +24
- New Zealand 208
- England 180 +19
- Australia 177 -25
- South Africa 92
- Pakistan 76
- Sri Lanka 32 -19
- West Indies -4
- Bangladesh -122
- Zimbabwe -251
- Afghanistan -303
- Ireland -339
So India have opened up a clear advantage, and Australia and England are now just about level.
In the official ratings, which don't yet include England's game, India climb above Australia, but New Zealand maintain their recently acquired position on top of the world:
- New Zealand 118
- India 118 +4
- Australia 113 -3
- England 106
- South Africa 96
- Sri Lanka 86
- Pakistan 82
- West Indies 77
- Bangladesh 55
Next up, Sri Lanka resume against England, while South Africa begin a potentially very challenging tour of Pakistan.
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