India's chance for promotion
A convincing series triumph over Pakistan in the three-Test cricket series starting tomorrow would take India to third spot in the ICC Test championship table.
A 3-0 or 2-0 series win over their arch rivals will lift Anil Kumble's team above South Africa to third place behind Australia and England, providing a boost in morale before the tough tour Down Under.
India are currently fourth on the charts and a good home series can improve their ranking and put them in touching distance of second-placed England, who start a three-Test series of their own in Sri Lanka on December 1.
India has 107 rating points and a 3-0 series win would lift it to 112 points, just one behind England. A 2-0 win would raise India's tally to 110 points, still enough to lift it above South Africa, who currently have 109.
A clean sweep for the hosts would mean Pakistan slipping below New Zealand, who currently occupies seventh spot on the ladder.
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