Team India maintained the top spot in the ODI rankings after their decisive seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the World Cup 2023 on Saturday. This match was a golden opportunity for Pakistan to not only break their losing streak against India in World Cups but also surpass them in the ICC ODI Rankings. However, India won convincingly by 7 wickets and 117 balls to spare,
This win ensured that team India remained undefeated in the tournament and stayed at the top of the points table, narrowly ahead of New Zealand in terms of net run rate, both teams having accumulated six points. Meanwhile, India continued to lead the ICC ODI Rankings, with Pakistan maintaining their second position, and South Africa in third place.
Australia, who suffered two consecutive loss, are in fourth place and eager to turn things around in the World Cup. New Zealand are at the fifth spot in the ODI Rankings. The defending champions, England, are in sixth position.
ICC ODI Rankings
1. India – 118 rating points
2. Pakistan – 115 rating points
3. South Africa – 110 rating points
4. Australia – 109 rating points
5. New Zealand – 106 rating points
6. England – 105 rating points
7. Sri Lanka – 91 rating points
8. Bangladesh – 91 rating points
9. Afghanistan – 78 rating points
10. West Indies – 68 rating points
Coming to the IND vs PAK match, the Men In Blue achieved a commanding victory in a decidedly one-sided contest against their arch-rivals Pakistan. Moreover, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma had a flawless day, as his tactical decisions and changes in the bowling lineup produced positive outcomes.
The Indian bowling lineup took an early control of the game, pouncing on a Pakistan team clearly feeling the pressure, and dismissed the visitors for a mere 191 runs. Then Rohit Sharma, the man in form, took charge with the bat, scoring a remarkable 86 runs from 63 balls, leading India to the win.
Team India’s next match in the World Cup is against Bangladesh on Thursday in Pune. Meanwhile, Pakistan will be looking to bounce back when they face Australia on Friday in Chennai.
