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Double delight for Team India after beating Aus in 2nd Test

March 07, 2017 17:45 IST

India retain No 1 spot in Test rankings and will receive a cash prize of US $1 million

India players are ecstatic after their win over Australia in the 2nd Test in Bengaluru on Tuesday

IMAGE: India players are ecstatic after their win over Australia in the 2nd Test in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI

The Indian cricket team will retain its number one position in the ICC Test rankings thanks to the series-levelling 75-run win in the second Test against Australia in Bengaluru.

By retaining the No.1 position till the April 1 cut off date, Virat Kohli's men will receive a cash prize of US $1 million.

"Victory in the 2nd Test against Australia assures India a No.1 finish on the April 1 cut-off date and a cash prize of US $1 million," the ICC confirmed in a tweet after India defeated Australia by 75 runs on Tuesday.

India bounced back in style to win the second Test after suffering a heavy defeat in the series opener at Pune.

Set a 188-run target, Australia were dismissed for 112 in 35.4 overs on day four with Ravichandran Ashwin picking up his 25th five-wicket haul.

 

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