Before the Asia Cup clash against Bangladesh on Friday, 15 September, India held the No.2 position on the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with 116 rating points, just slightly trailing top-ranked Australia, who led with 118 points.
A 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan helped Pakistan to the pole position in Men’s ODI Team Rankings. They are now marginally ahead of Australia, with 2725 points and 118 rating points.
Pakistan clinched an exciting one-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Hambantota on Thursday and in the process clinched an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series.
Tamim Iqbal announced his decision to step down as the Bangladesh ODI team captain with immediate effect after suffering a back injury that ruled him out of the upcoming Asia Cup 2023.
New Zealand proved too strong in the series finale, as Pakistan clinched the series 4-1 in a result that caused a major shake-up at the top of the ODI team rankings.
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.
Latham, son of former allrounder Rod Latham, made his international debut for New Zealand in 2012 and is the current vice-captain of the Test and ODI teams
The 21-run win takes Australia marginally ahead of India at the top, with the visitors racking up 113.286 rating points compared to the Men in Blue's 112.638. Before the start of the final ODI, India was on top with 114 rating points to Australia's 112.
On Tuesday, Siraj was named in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year while Wednesday brought in more joy for the pacer as he went past Boult and Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood to become the top-ranked ODI bowler for the very first time.
The ICC Team of the Year recognises 11 outstanding individuals who have impressed one and all - be it with the bat, the ball or their all-around exploits in a calendar year.