… victory in Adelaide puts Clarke’s men above India

AUSTRALIA’S five-run win over England in the fifth Carlton Mid ODI has not only meant a 4-1 win in the series, but has also helped Michael Clarke’s side reclaim the No.1 spot in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings from India.It is the first time since July 2012 that Australia have held the top spot. Having started this series in second place on 114 points, the 4-1 series win earned them three ratings points, pushing them to 117.
While the points tally is actually level with India, when ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point, Clarke’s men are ranked ahead of Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side.
England, on the other hand, have dropped two ratings points to finish on 109 in fourth place, one behind South Africa.
India still have an opportunity to reclaim the No.1 rank, they held since January 2013, if they win the remaining two matches in the ongoing series against New Zealand. The five-match series is currently being led by New Zealand by 2-0.
If India win both matches, Dhoni’s side will go to the top with a gain of one ratings point to end at 118, but if they lose one of the two matches, India will stay in second place with a loss of one ratings point at 116.
A loss in both matches will mean India drops two ratings points to finish on 115, still in second place.
Victory in Adelaide puts Clarke’s men above India.