India men’s cricket team replaces Pakistan at the top of the ICC ODI team rankings after their five-wicket win over Australia at Mohali’s PCA IS Bindra Stadium on Friday, September 22. Now India dominates the no.1 rankings in all three formats in a rare and historic feat for the players and fans.
India, Pakistan and Australia are in contention to claim the top spot in the rankings ahead of the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. Pakistan kept their top position in the rankings despite failing to make the Asia Cup 2023 final. But India’s triumph in the continental tournament helped them close the gap and boost to the second position. The Men in Blue were on level with Pakistan with 115 points prior to the first ODI match against Australia and a win took them to the top position with 116 points.
In Tests, the Indian team tops the ICC rankings with 118 points, on a level with Australia and dominates in T20Is with 264 points, three more than the second-placed England team.
Updated ICC ODI Team Rankings after IND vs AUS 1st ODI:
- India – 116 points
- Pakistan – 115 points
- Australia – 111 points
- South Africa – 106 points
- England – 105 points
More to follow…