India have been eyeing the No.1 spot for quite a while after becoming the undisputed champions in the Tests. They dethroned South Africa after winning the 3rd ODI at Indore but lost a few fraction of points and slipped to the second spot after losing to Australia in the Bengaluru ODI. India will be looking to maintain their rankings with another ODI series coming up against New Zealand in the third week of October. It will be a big relief for skipper Virat Kohli as he aimed for the No.1 spot ahead of the 5th ODI and that’s why brought his in-form bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav into the side.
India have recorded their 6th bilateral series win on the trot. The only tournament they have won in 2017 is the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 in which they lost in the final to Pakistan. On the other hand, Australia’s rankings might take a hit in ODIs as England are breathing down their neck and might surpass them with another ODI left to play against West Indies at home.
The 5th ODI went into India’s favour quite early in the second innings as Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane shared third-century partnership on the trot. Rohit scored his 14th ODI century and helped India win the match with 43 balls to spare.
India have secured the No.1 spot in the @MRFWorldwide ODI Team Rankings! #INDvAUS
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— ICC (@ICC) October 1, 2017
Now, India will be looking to get to the top spot in ICC T20I rankings. They are currently in the 5th spot. India have a chance to reach the top if they manage to win three T20Is against Australia followed by the three T20I matches against New Zealand.
India will be playing their first T20I against Australia on October 7. India are yet to win a T20I against New Zealand against whom the hosts will be playing in the month of November.
Current ODI rankings
Rank Team Points
- India 120
- South Africa 119
- Australia 114
- England 114
- New Zealand 111
- Pakistan 95
- Bangladesh 94
- Sri Lanka 86
- West Indies 77
- Afghanistan 54
- Zimbabwe 52
- Ireland 41
