These are the matches played in the 4 year period:
I have highlighted this series v Sri Lanka, thinking it wouldn't count as we have hosted them twice in this period, thinking this would drop off. But I don't think that's how it works.
Out last away tours to the following countries aren't counted in our rating:
- to West Indies in 2014, won 2-1
- to Sri Lanka in 2012. drew 1-1
- to Bangladesh, drew 0-0
How do the ICC Test ratings work?
The rating system is based on assigning points to teams for every Test match played, and then averaging it out over all Tests played by the team during the period under consideration. The final rating is thus an average score for the team during that period.
The points awarded to a team depends on the strength of the opposition. A win against a stronger opposition counts for more than a win against a weak opposition. The strength of the opposition is determined by their rating points at the start of the series, and updates happen only at the end of a series, not after each Test.
Is there a bonus for winning a series?
Yes, a series win counts as an extra Test match won. So, if a team wins a series 2-1, when assigning points it will count as a 3-1 win.
Does an away win count for more than a home win?
No, there is no extra weightage given to an away win; only the opposition strength is taken into account.
