Dubai, Feb 18: India retained their second position within the Reliance ICC test Team Rankings following the Wellington check, that Tuesday led to a draw to administer New Zealand a 1-0 series win.

But the series result has created Australia’s task of finishing prior India on the table before the April one deadline slightly easier.

Australia, who lead 1-0, ought to draw the continued three-Test series with South Africa to leapfrog India.

India have slipped from 117 ratings points to 112 ratings points, and are ahead of Australia by only one ratings purpose.

If Australia win the series 1-0, they’ll rise to 115 ratings points, whereas a 2-0 win can place give them 116 on ratings points.

In distinction, if South Africa bounce back and win the next 2 Tests, then they’ll not solely retain their pre-series rating of 133 ratings points, however Australia also will stay behind India on 110 ratings points.

South Africa is already secure the number-one position at the April one deadline and, as such, can retain the mace and will also collect a cheque of $450,000, whereas the aspect that finishes second can pocket $350,000, while $250,000 can attend the third-ranked aspect.

England can collect $150,000 as they’ll end fourth at the April one deadline.

Meanwhile, New Zealand have gained 5 ratings points following the 1-0 series persuade India. They join the West Indies on 87 ratings points. However, hierarchal higher than the West Indies once the ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point.