Ranking prediction - India vs Australia: What happens if India win the T20 series 3-0

Team India begin their long tour of Australia with the 3 match T20I series. There's a lot at stake when India and Australia face each other, irrespective of the format. The talks about the comeback of Steve Smith and David Warner have now been put to rest as the Australian Cricket Association declined to lift the bans of both the players.

As a result, Australian players have their responsibilities doubled to compete against the determined Team India, who embark on a golden opportunity to emerge victorious on the Australian soil.

Pakistan is currently the Number 1 ranked team in the world in the shortest format courtesy their unbeaten run under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Pakistan is sitting firmly at the top of the table with 138 rating points. Followed by Team India and Australia who are ranked number 2 and 3 respectively. So there is an opportunity for both the teams to disturb the ranking order.

Do you remember some time ago Team India players were all talks about taking the team to Number 1 rank in all 2 formats? Well, this Australian tour is a gateway to make that dream come true! India is already at the top in Tests, the second in both ODI and T20I. So definitely the men in blue will be eyeing more than just the redemption.

The ICC powered team Rankings predictor is an algorithm that works on the basis of ICC Team Rankings rating method. So here's how India can inch closer towards Pakistan and how Australia can topple India to become the second-ranked team in the world!

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Scenario 1:

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Australia winning 3-0 against India. If Australia manages to win all the three matches against India,

They will ease past Team India in the ranking table to second place with 124 rating points.

Currently, The Australian team is going through some chop and change process. There have been few debutantes who were given a chance to represent at the highest level. The likes of Ben McDermot, Alex Carey have been roped in acknowledging their performances in the domestic tournament and Big Bash League.

So winning all three matches will really boost the morale of Australian side who have not lived up to the billing.

Scenario 2:

International T20 Media Opportunity

For all the Indian fans who are badly wishing their team to occupy the top place leaving Pakistan behind, sadly Team India can't reach Pakistan even if they clean sweep the T20I series against Australia. Because Pakistan is currently sitting firmly at the top with 138 points.

Winning the series 3-0 against Australia doesn't take India to the top spot but it will definitely help them to solidify their position at second place. The rating improves from 123 to 129.

In that case, Australia having lost all the 3 matches, would slip down to 4th place with new rating points at 114. England who have 118 points eventually take the third spot.

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Scenario 3:

International T20 Media Opportunity

To think practically, a clash between India and Australia won't be that one-sided, especially when it is in Australia itself. So there may arise a scenario where the third match turns out to be the decider. And one good team fights it out to take the series eventually. This is also a likely scenario in a 3 match series.

If Australia manages to win the series against India by a 2-1 margin, then there wouldn't be a major shuffle in the ranking. The teams stay where they are but both with increased Rating points. Australia will end up on 121, towards a safer zone from England. India will gain 2 rating points and remain at second place.

Scenario 4:

International T20 Media Opportunity

Just like the scenario number three, if India wins the series 2-1, they just improve their rating points and remain at the same spot. They jump to 127 from the present 123.

But such a result won't go well with Team Australia.

They can't afford this to happen as that will push them to 4th place. Two losses in the series will quash all their chance of making it an upward journey. It will halt them at 117 rating points which is just one point below what England have achieved at present. As a result, England will pip Australia to occupy the third spot by a small margin.

So this series promises to be a great one as both teams have something to achieve in their minds. Australia would definitely want to turn things around after a whitewash at the hands of Pakistan in Dubai.

Let the excitement prevail throughout the long tour.

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