India Climbs to Third in ICC World Test Rankings After Oval Thriller

Team India showcased resilience with a narrow six-run victory over England at The Oval, concluding the series with a 2-2 tie. This win propelled India to the third spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings, thanks to indispensable performances from bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.

Despite a competitive WTC27 cycle, India outpaced England to take the third position after the final Test. India now stands with 28 points and a point percentage of 46.67%, edging past England, who have 26 points but were penalized with a two-point deduction for slow over rates during the series.

Australia leads the table with an impeccable record, having won all three of their matches. Sri Lanka follows closely in second, while Bangladesh ranks fifth. Meanwhile, the Shubman Gill era heralds a bright future for Indian cricket with promising performances suggesting greater success ahead.

(With inputs from agencies.)