India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs on Day 3 of the primary Take a look at of the two-match collection. The Rohit Sharma-led aspect comfortably dominated the hosts as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal performed a blistering knock of 171, adopted by Ravichandran Ashwin scalping a whopping whole of 12 wickets. The second and remaining Take a look at will start from July 20 and the guests can be getting into because the favourites. Presently, Crew India is primary Take a look at staff on the planet as per the ICC rankings however their place is under no circumstances secured, even when they defeat West Indies 2-0.

Crew India has a score of 121 and is sitting on the prime of the ICC Take a look at staff rankings. They’re adopted by Australia at quantity two with 116 factors. The Pat Cummins-led aspect, who’s presently squaring off in opposition to England within the ongoing Ashes collection, can surpass India to assert the highest spot.

Here is how the situations can unfold:

India beat West Indies 2-0

Australia are main the five-match collection 2-1 in opposition to England. If India defeat West Indies 2-0, then Australia must win the Ashes by a minimal margin of 4-1. The third Ashes Take a look at will start on July 19 in Manchester whereas the fourth Ashes can be performed from July 27 at The Oval.

India beat West Indies 1-0

If the second Take a look at between India and West Indies ends in a draw, then Australia must win the Ashes by a minimal margin of 3-1. Australia, who’re showcasing their A-class sport in each match, can not afford to lose any remaining Take a look at match within the collection.

India vs West Indies ends at 1-1

The Pat Cummins-led aspect could have two methods to assert the highest spot if India find yourself dropping the second Take a look at in opposition to West Indies.

1. If the final two Exams of the Ashes finish in attracts and Australia win the collection 2-1.

2. If Australia win the five-match Take a look at collection 3-2

The second and remaining Take a look at between India and West Indies can be performed from July 20 on the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain.