As India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in first ODI, they achieved a rare feat in the history of rankings by becoming the top-ranked team in all three formats.
India has climbed to the top of the Men’s ODI Team Rankings, surpassing their arch-rivals Pakistan. With 116 rating points, India has displaced Pakistan (115) from the top spot after their win in the first ODI. Australia, who were defeated by India, remain in third place, with their rating points dropping to 111.
This win has made India the No.1 team across all formats, as they were already occupying the top spot in Tests and T20Is. India’s impressive performance has put them in a strong position for the upcoming World Cup, and they will be looking to maintain their form and momentum.
India achieved a comfortable five-wicket win against Australia in the first ODI, with Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul being the standout performance of the day. The Indian team, led by stand-in captain KL Rahul, chose to field first and were successful in restricting Australia’s score.
In response, Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad both scored half-centuries and formed a solid opening partnership of 142 runs.
Although India lost a few wickets in quick succession, KL Rahul and Surykumar Yadav both scored fifties to stabilize the innings and guide the team to victory. The Indian team’s all-round performance was impressive, and they will be looking to maintain their form in the upcoming matches.
Recently, there has been a fierce competition for the top spot in the ODI Team Rankings, with India, Pakistan, and Australia all vying for the position. This was evident during the Asia Cup and Australia’s ODI series against South Africa.
Despite not making it to the Asia Cup Final, Pakistan managed to retain their No.1 ranking. However, both India and Australia had chances to claim the top spot during these tournaments but failed to do so due to losses in crucial matches.
The competition for the top spot in the ODI Team Rankings has been intense, and the teams will be looking to improve their performances in the upcoming matches to secure a higher ranking.
When it comes to longer format, India has been in dominating position for last few years. India’s record in bilateral series has been almost flawless, with their only defeat coming against South Africa in 2021-22 and against Australia in 2023.
In T20Is, India reached the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in 2022. Their performance in bilateral T20I series has been even more remarkable, as they have lost only one series out of 14 since the 2021 T20 World Cup.
India’s recent performances in both formats have been impressive, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches.
