DUBAI: Following a resounding 3-0 clean sweep over England, Australia went ahead of Pakistan in the latest ICC ODI team ranking, released on Wednesday, displacing the Green shirts from the fourth position.
According to the International Cricket Council, Australia were rewarded for their wonderful performance in the recently concluded One-Day series against T20 World Cup champions England, who lost their top spot after a dismal loss.
Australia surpassed Pakistan and equalled points with third-placed India as they surged to 112 rating points. The national team, however, slipped to fifth place with 107 points on the Team Ranking charts.
New Zealand, on the other hand, took the pole position with 114 rating points since England’s ratings dipped to 113 from 119 at the start of the series.
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