Group India missed out on a golden alternative to grow to be the brand new World No.1 facet throughout codecs within the newest ICC workforce rankings following their slim six-run loss to Bangladesh of their Asia Cup Tremendous 4 sport in Colombo on Friday, September 16.
There have been two eventualities to assist the Males in Blue take the pole place within the ODI rankings. India ought to have received towards Bangladesh and South Africa beat Australia of their fourth ODI on Friday.
The Proteas registered a sensational 164-run win over Aussies however India didn’t ship towards Bangladesh.
With the loss, India have additional slipped to No.3 with a 114 score behind World No.1 Australia and second-placed Pakistan sharing a 115 score every. The Aussies are forward on account of a greater level (3112) as in comparison with the Males in Inexperienced (3102).
Even when South Africa beat Australia within the fifth ODI and India beat Sri Lanka within the Asia Cup 2023 last, the Males in Blue wouldn’t be capable to obtain the No.1 place.
Pakistan just lately turned the No.1 facet after a 3-0 win towards Afghanistan however didn’t consolidate after an under-par efficiency within the Asia Cup 2023.
Group India, although, are No.1 ranked facet in each T20Is and Exams. just lately registered a 2-0 collection in Eire however misplaced the T20I collection towards West Indies 2-3. In Exams, India registered a 1-0 collection win towards WI however misplaced the ICC World Check Championship (WTC) last by 209 runs towards Australia.
ICC ODI rankings: India to play three ODIs towards Australia
Following the Asia Cup 2023 last, Group India will play three ODIs towards Australia at dwelling forward of the 2023 ODI World Cup. The upcoming collection will give Group India one other likelihood to grow to be the ICC’s top-ranked facet within the 50-over format.
IND vs AUS schedule
1st ODI: PCA Stadium in Mohali on Friday (September 22) at 1.30 PM IST
2nd ODI: Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday (September 24) at 1.30 PM IST
third ODI: Saurashtra Cricket Affiliation Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday (September 27) at 1.30 PM IST
