Team India on Friday created history as they become number one in all three formats with win in IND vs AUS 1st ODI in Mohali. Team India needed a win to de-throne Pakistan from top spot in ICC ODI Rankings and they did that with a comfortable 5-wicket win over Australia.
Team India were the number one in Test and T20I rankings. And now they have become number one in ODIs as well.
Notably, the Men in Blue is only the second team in history to claim the the No.1 ranking across the formats. Prior to this, only South Africa had achieved the feat in August 2012.
Team India’s points in ICC rankings
Test – 264 points
T20I – 118 points
ODI – 116 points
Pakistan still in contention to reclaim top spot
However, all is not lost for Pakistan as they can still reclaim the top spot before the start of the World Cup. While Australia are no longer in race to be the No.1 team heading into the World Cup, Pakistan could still become No.1 if Australia win the remaining two games against India.
Talking about the match, India registered a comfortbale 5-wicket win over Australia in the first ODI. Mohammed Shami was the star with ball as his five-wicket haul helped KL Rahul-led India to bundle out Australia for 276.
In reply, Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad stitched a 142-run opening stand and scored brilliant fifties to put India in front. Despite losing few quick wickets, fifties from Rahul and Surykumar Yadav ensured a crucial win for the hosts.
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