Pakistan has climbed to the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI rankings after defeating Afghanistan in the three-match series in Sri Lanka.
Before the series, Pakistan were in second place with a rating of 116, just two ratings behind Australia. However, with their 3–0 win, Pakistan have now climbed to the top of the rankings with a rating of 118, ahead of Australia on points.
From green shirt to ODI kings
Pakistan top ICC men’s ODI rankings after impressive series against Afghanistan#pakistancricket #AFGvPAK pic.twitter.com/Sk3qEW3zAu
– Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) 26 August 2023
Pakistan is at the top of the ODI rankings for the second time this year. They reached the top spot for the first time after winning their first four matches in the five-match series against New Zealand in May. However, they lost the fifth and final match to New Zealand, leaving Australia back on top.
Pakistan will now take part in the 2023 Asia Cup and their first match in that six-team tournament will be against Nepal on August 30 in Multan.
They will then take on New Zealand and Australia in official warm-up matches for the World Cup, with their first match in this year’s tournament against the Netherlands in Hyderabad on 6 October.
