Xtra Time Web Desk : Team India on Saturday dropped down to the 5th spot in the latest ICC World Test Championship rankings as a result of their disappointing Test series loss to Proteas in Cape Town.
India, the runners up of the inaugural edition of the WTC, are currently placed fifth in the second cycle with a 49.07 percentage of points won (PCT), which is taken into account rather than the points earned.
After the second Test, India were in 4th position with 55.21 PCT and South Africa were one slot behind with a PCT of 50. But the win in the Newlands Test has helped South Africa (66.66 PCT) rise to the 4th spot.
Currently, Sri Lanka lead the standings with a 100 PCT followed by Australia (83.33) and Pakistan (75).
Reigning champions New Zealand, who drew a two-match series with Bangladesh at home earlier this week, are placed sixth with a PCT of 33.33.