The Indian men's team slipped to third place in the latest ICC Test Team Rankings after losing 1-3 in the recently concluded five-match Test series against Australia. India, who have qualified for the finals of the 2019-21 and 2021-23 World Test Championships, now have 109 rating points.
Team India has reached the third position in the ICC Test Team Rankings for the second time since 2016.
Africa got the benefit of defeating Pakistan in the second Test South Africa have the advantage of defeating Pakistan by 10 wickets in the second match of the Test series at home. She finished second with 112 points.
South Africa chased down the target of 61 runs without loss in 7.1 overs on the fourth day on Monday at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Earlier, South Africa won the first Test by 2 wickets, so the series was also 2-0 at home.
South Africa won the series 2-0 against Pakistan.
Australia's team remains on top Australia cricket team is at the top of the Test rankings. The Australian team that defeated the Indian team in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is rated 126. Not only that, Australia has 4531 points. Australia lost by 6 wickets in the last match of Border Gavaskar series played in Sydney. This match lasted only two and a half days. The match, which started on January 3, ended before lunch on January 6.
Former Australia captain Allan Border presented the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to current captain Pat Cummins.
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