Pakistan are the new No.1 team in men's ODIs after a massive win over New Zealand in the fourth ODI of the bilateral series in Karachi. The hosts, who now lead 4-0 in the series that has one game to go, have 113 rating points, and edge Australia and India by decimal points.
Pakistan were fifth on the ODI rankings before the five-match ODI series began with a rating of 106 but now they have jumped to the third with consecutive fantastic performances at home. Meanwhile, New Zealand, who were second, have slipped down to the fifth spot.
In spite of Pakistan taking a 3-0 lead in their ODI series against New Zealand on home soil, the left-hander has stressed the need to keep the group consistent, considering the scale of matches and the little time to prepare for their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign in India.
Pakistan's middle order has consistently failed to build on the foundation laid down by the top order. The batters between Nos. 4 and No. 7 have averaged 26.9, which is slightly lower than the West Indies, whose middle-order batters average 26.2.
Pakistan defeated New Zealand in the third ODI by 26 runs and took an unassailable 3-0 series lead in the five-match series here at National Stadium on Wednesday.
Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has become Babar Azam's closest rankings challenger after he was rewarded for his recent dominance with massive gains on the latest ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings. Fakhar has commenced Pakistan's ongoing ODI series at home against New Zealand in a blaze of glory,
Fakhar has commenced Pakistan's ongoing ODI series at home against New Zealand in a blaze of glory, with the 33-year-old scoring back-to-back centuries to put his side in control of the five-match series.
Chandigarh [India]/ Auckland [New Zealand], May 3 (ANI/PRNewswire): President of New Zealand Guru Ravidas Sabha, Ram Singh Chonkria said that the nine years of PM Modi's leadership have marked the new dawn for the growth and development of Dalits and backward communities in India. "PM Modi d
Appreciating the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the members of New Zealand Guru Ravidas Sabha credited the government for taking several steps for the welfare and development of Dalits and Backward communities and making them equal partners in the inclusive development of Ind