Dubai, Australia’s has ascended to the pinnacle of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings, dethroning India following their 1-1 series draw in South Africa. This achievement comes on the heels of Australia’s recent victory in the ICC World Test Championship 2023, marking another significant milestone in their cricketing dominance.

According to International Cricket Council, Australia’s rise to the top was aided by their successful run at home against Pakistan, which included two wins in as many matches. This performance allowed the Pat Cummins-led team to reclaim the No.1 Test Team spot, a position they had briefly occupied following their World Test Championship Final victory.

Before the latest update, India and Australia were neck-and-neck with a rating of 118 each. Despite having more points, India’s recent draw in their two-Test series against South Africa opened the door for Australia to overtake them in the rankings.

This latest achievement adds to a year of successes for Australian cricket, which includes their triumph in the ICC World Test Championship Final and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The ongoing third Test between Australia and Pakistan, along with the upcoming five-match Test series between India and England, are set to add more excitement to the Test Team Rankings. These matches are not only crucial for maintaining the top spot but also carry significant points for the ICC World Test Championship.