Australia have finished their 2020 as the No. 1 test team in the ICC rankings.
Australia have been dominant in the tests since Warner and Smith have returned to the team. The bowlers have also stepped up as 3 pacers from the Australian side are in the top 10 bowlers in tests.
New Zealand has ended at second position as they won against West Indies and the first test against Pakistan. Williamson has been named as the new No. 1 batsman in tests after his stellar performance against West Indies and Pakistan. Their bowling has been consistent as Neil Wagner and Tim Southee are in the top 5 bowlers in tests.
India ends on third position as they didn’t have a great year in tests as they lost badly in New Zealand earlier this year. They even lost the first test against Australia in a horrific way as they registered their lowest score in tests.
England ended their year at fourth position as they played against West Indies and Pakistan in the middle of pandemic during September-October.
Sri Lanka follows England in the table at fifth position. They didn’t have much cricket over the year as they are currently playing South Africa.
South Africa follows next in the list as they have been going through a lot of troubles due change in management.
Pakistan is at 7th position in the points table. They have played England away and are currently playing against New Zealand which is also a away tour.
West Indies, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are the at bottom 3 of points table.
