Last Update: January 24, 2023, 21:34 IST
India climbed to the top spot in the ICC ODI team rankings (AFP Image)
The stay at the top was short-lived for Jos Buttler and Co. as India beat New Zealand by 90 runs in the third ODI to claim the number one spot.
With an impressive performance in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, India He has reached the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings. Rohit Sharma and Co. have won the last seven ODIs in a row as the winning streak began with a win in the third ODI against Bangladesh and the Men in Blue followed it up with a 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka. and New Zealand.
Ahead of the three-match series, New Zealand were reigning in the ICC ODI rankings, but they lost their top spot to England after losing the first two matches. However, the stay at the top was short-lived for Jos Buttler and Co. as India beat New Zealand by 90 runs in the third ODI to regain the number one spot.
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India now top the list with 114 rating points, England are in second place with 113 rating points while Australia are in third place with their 112 rating points. The series loss has hurt New Zealand as they have slipped to the fourth spot with 111 points.
If England win the upcoming ODI series against South Africa 3-0, they will have a chance to regain the top spot.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma scored his maiden ODI hundred in three years while Shubman Gill continued his dominance with another scintillating ton as India cleaned up New Zealand with a 90-run win in the third match on Tuesday.
Batsmen from both sides burnt the dead rubber as 680 runs were scored at the Holkar Stadium.
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Rohit (101 off 85 balls) reached the three-figure mark for the first time since January 2020, while Gill (112 off 78) scored his fourth ODI hundred to take India to 385 for nine.
After failing twice, New Zealand’s top order did much better. Devon Conway (138) shared crucial partnerships but Shardul Thakur (3/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/62) struck regularly as the Black Caps were bowled out for 295 in 41.2 overs.
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