India jump to the second spot in WTC rankings after emphatic win over England

An emphatic 317-run win over England in the 2nd Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium saw India jump to the second spot in the World Test Championship rankings. India, who lost the first Test at the same venue against England, were fourth before today's result. After settling the scores in Chennai, the hosts now have a points percentage of 69.7, just behind the table-toppers New Zealand. The Kane Williamson-led team have already qualified for the WTC final. 

⬆️ India move to the No.2 position
⬇️ England slip to No.4

Here's the latest #WTC21 standings table after the conclusion of the second #INDvENG Test! pic.twitter.com/bLNCVyDg4z

— ICC (@ICC) February 16, 2021

Thanks to the mammoth victory, the road ahead is pretty straightforward for India. They will need to win the series by 2-1 or  3-1 margin to book their spot alongside New Zealand in the inaugural final of the World Test Championship. Australia and England occupy the third and fourth position with 69.2 and 67.0 PCT respectively. As far as Joe Root's team is considered, they will have to win the remaining two Tests in order to qualify for the WTC final. The newly-refurbished Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the last two Tests between India and England.

England will have to win the remaining two #INDvENG Tests to make it to the #WTC21 final ? pic.twitter.com/YW3OTwQKo6

— ICC (@ICC) February 16, 2021

Virat Kohli on Tuesday added yet another feather to his illustrious cap, becoming the joint-most successful India Test captain at home.