India to the top of the official Test Cricket rankings

India Claim Top Spot in Test Cricket Rankings

India became the number one Test team on Sunday after routing Sri Lanka by an innings and 24 runs in the third and final cricket Test in Mumbai to clinch the series 2-0.

Pace spearhead Zaheer Khan took 5-72 as Sri Lanka, trailing by 333 runs in the first innings, were shot out for 309 in their second knock 35 minutes into the fifth day's play at the Brabourne stadium.

The 2-0 scoreline lifted India to the top of the official Test rankings with 124 rating points, two more than previous leaders South Africa.

Sri Lanka, who had also lost the second Test by an innings and 144 runs, slipped from second place to fourth with 115 points, one behind Australia (116).

Sri Lanka Vs India 3rd Test - India won the final test against Sri Lanka

India defeats Srilanka in the final test against Sri Lanka an innings by 24 runs on Sunday Dec 05

India beat Srilanka, India Vs Srlanka 3rd test match highlights & score: India No1 test team. Team India created history on Sunday after convincingly thrashing Sri Lanka by an innings and 24 runs in the third and final cricket Test in Mumbai. After this triumph, India has earned its place as the number one team in Test rankings.
It was an incredible victory for India. Both bowling and batting reflected that they were in the control during the whole match.