In a good news for the Pakistani fans, the Men in Green have reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings after a dramatic turn of events on Sunday. To note, Babar Azam and Co. who were eliminated in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2023 managed to reclaim the top spot after South Africa’s series win against Australia in Johannesburg. With that result, Australian points were dropped while Pakistan claimed the top spot in ODI rankings.
Pakistan managed to claim the first spot despite not being in action as South Africa beat Australia by a margin of 122 runs. On the other hand, India win against Sri Lanka was also academic with Pakistan standing firm on 115 rating points. Rohit Sharma and Co. win against Sri Lanka saw them reach 115 rating points but having played more matches, the arch-rivals claimed the top spot.
Australia led by all-rounder Mitchell Marsh saw a drop to 113 rating points after their series defeat against the Proteas, Hence, they are the third spot in the ICC ODI rankings. South Africa’s win against Australia saw them leapfrog defending World Champions England. SA are on 106 rating points, one behind the Three Lions who announced their final ODI World Cup squad on Sunday and are fourth.
The Blackcaps sit sixth in the standings and their rivals in the upcoming series Bangladesh are seventh in the list. Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and West Indies complete the rest of the top 10 in the ICC standings.
India thrash Sri Lanka to Claim Asia Cup
Meanwhile, the Men in Blue completed a thumping win over Sri Lanka to claim the Asia Cup. Pacer Mohammed Siraj was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped a six-wicket haul. Vice-Captain Hardik Pandya also grabbed three wickets while Jasprit Bumrah also got one wicket. Chasing a total of 51 runs, openers Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan completed an easy chase as Rohit Sharma and Co. completed a dominating performance in the marquee event.
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