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ICC ODI Ranking: Team India’s confidence has risen after winning the Asia Cup 2023 trophy. In the final match, India defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets. Mohammad Siraj took six wickets. At the same time, Hardik Pandya took three wickets and Jasprit Bumrah took one wicket and the Sri Lankan team thundered for just 50 runs.
In reply, Team India reached the target in just 37 balls and won brilliantly. Now the Indian team has a chance to reach the top position in the ODI ranking as well. Indian team is already top in T20 and ODI.
Pakistan were eliminated from the Asia Cup after losing to India and Sri Lanka in the Super-Four round. Despite this, this team has reached the top position in the ODI rankings.
Because Pakistan has benefited from Australia’s defeat. Australia lost the ODI series against South Africa 3–2 and lost their top spot. Now the Australian team is in third place.
India will need to win the three-match series against Australia to claim the top spot in the ODI rankings. If the Indian team wins the series by a margin of 2-1, India will reach the top spot in the ODI rankings. India have to play next ODI against Australia on Friday. By winning this match, Team India will overtake Pakistan and become the top ODI team.
India have rested their senior players in the first two ODIs of the series against Australia. In such a situation, Rahul will lead the team. Experienced Ravichandran Ashwin has also been included in Team India for this series. He may also join the World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Akshar Patel. In such a situation, it will not be easy for India to overcome the strong team of Australia.