ODI rankings: Sri Lanka replace India in second place
Dubai, June 4 (IANS): Sri Lanka's 3-2 series win over England helped them gain one ratings point to move up to 112 and replace India in the second place of the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI team rankings.
Both Sri Lanka and India have 112 ratings, but, when calculated beyond the decimal point, Angelo Mathews' side is ranked ahead of India and now sits in second place.
India would have their chance soon to claim the second spot when they play Bangladesh in a three match ODI series in a few days time starting from the 15th of June.
England, on the other hand, dropped one ratings point to finish on 109, on par with South Africa. When ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point, Alastair Cook's side is ranked behind South Africa, in fifth place.
Sri Lanka started the series in third place with 111 ratings points, while England were in fourth place with 110 ratings points.
Rankings:
1. Australia 115 rating points
2. Sri Lanka 112
3. India 112
4. South Africa 109
5. England 109
6. Pakistan 100
7. New Zealand 98
8. West Indies 94
9. Bangladesh 73
10. Zimbabwe 61