Jason Holder of West Indies and Virat Kohli of India shake hands during the Group Stage match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between West Indies and India at Old Trafford on June 27, 2019 in Manchester, England.

India go in as number one against West Indies

Jason Holder of West Indies and Virat Kohli of India shake hands during the Group Stage match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between West Indies and India at Old Trafford on June 27, 2019 in Manchester, England.

India are currently on 123 points, one point ahead of England after the hosts lost to Australia on Tuesday to surrender the top position to India. However, if India lose to the West Indies, they will slip one point behind England to 121 points.

India and England are due to play on 30 June in Birmingham in what could not only be a crucial league match but will also determine who stays ahead on the rankings table.

If India win that match after beating the West Indies, they will move to 124 points with England dropping to 121. On the other hand, if England win, they will move back to top position with 123 points and India a point behind them.

If India lose to the West Indies but beat England, they will remain ahead with 122 points to England’s 121. However, England will gain a lead of three points if they beat India after India lose to the West Indies. England will reach 123 points in such a scenario with India on 120 points.

Top 10 in MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings (as of 27 June):

Rank Team Points
1 India 123
2 England 122
3 New Zealand 114
4 Australia 112
5 South Africa 109
6 Pakistan 96
7 Bangladesh 92
8 Sri Lanka 78
9 West Indies 77
10 Afghanistan 60