India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs on Day 3 of the primary Test of the two-match sequence. The Rohit Sharma-led aspect comfortably dominated the hosts as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal performed a blistering knock of 171, adopted by Ravichandran Ashwin scalping a whopping complete of 12 wickets. The second and ultimate Test will start from July 20 and the guests can be getting in because the favourites. Currently, Team India is primary Test group on this planet as per the ICC rankings however their place is by no means secured, even when they defeat West Indies 2-0.

Team India has a ranking of 121 and is sitting on the high of the ICC Test group rankings. They are adopted by Australia at quantity two with 116 factors. The Pat Cummins-led aspect, who’s at the moment squaring off in opposition to England within the ongoing Ashes sequence, can surpass India to assert the highest spot.

Here’s how the situations can unfold:

India beat West Indies 2-0

Australia are main the five-match sequence 2-1 in opposition to England. If India defeat West Indies 2-0, then Australia need to win the Ashes by a minimal margin of 4-1. The third Ashes Test will start on July 19 in Manchester whereas the fourth Ashes can be performed from July 27 at The Oval.

India beat West Indies 1-0

If the second Test between India and West Indies ends in a draw, then Australia need to win the Ashes by a minimal margin of 3-1. Australia, who’re showcasing their A-class recreation in each match, can’t afford to lose any remaining Test match within the sequence.

India vs West Indies ends at 1-1

The Pat Cummins-led aspect could have two methods to assert the highest spot if India find yourself shedding the second Test in opposition to West Indies.

1. If the final two Tests of the Ashes finish in attracts and Australia win the sequence 2-1.

2. If Australia win the five-match Test sequence 3-2

The second and ultimate Test between India and West Indies can be performed from July 20 on the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain.