England of top

For the first time in 32 years following a crushing win by an innings and 242 runs over India in the third match at Edgbaston, England claimed the number one rank in the ICC Test championship table.England had started off the series in third position behind South Africa and trailing top-ranked India by eight ratings points.England accomplished its mission in great style, winning the first Test at Lord’s by 196 runs, and then followed it with a convincing 319 runs victory at Trent Bridge before sealing the series.If England wins The Oval Test, it will finish on 125 ratings points while India will drop to third on 117 ratings points.If India wins or draws the Test, it will stay ahead of South Africa in second position.