/ 5 February 1998

Aussies still the best

THURSDAY, 12.15PM:

AUSTRALIA have extended their lead in the Wisden World Championship rankings following their 1-0 series win over South Africa. Two points are awarded for winning a series and one point for drawing.

Standings:

Played, Points, Points difference. Australia 14 23 +9

South Africa 13 17 +4

West Indies 13 17 +4

India 14 15 +1

Pakistan 13 14 +1

Sri Lanka 15 13 -2

England 14 11 -3

Zimbabwe 10 5 -5

New Zealand 16 7 -9