Virat Kohli-led India climbed to the seventh position on the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League standings after their seven-run win over England within the third ODI. The victory helped India seal a 2-1 win over England within the series.
Despite the loss, England stay the top-ranked group within the standings with 40 factors. England have performed 9 matches within the league out of which they’ve received 4 and misplaced 5. India, alternatively, have performed six matches, successful three and shedding as many. While England are on 40 factors, India are on 29.
The Super League began on July 30, 2020 with England’s three-match series against Ireland. It contains the 12 full members of the ICC together with the Netherlands, who received the 2015-17 ICC World Cricket League Championship to qualify for the competitors.
Teams that end inside the high eight will acquire automated qualification for the 2023 World Cup which is scheduled to be held in India. Since India are the hosts, they’ve already gained automated qualification however are part of the league anyhow.
(With IANS inputs)
