India have trumped arch-rivals Pakistan in the latest ICC ODI Team Rankings owing to their comprehensive 10-wicket triumph over England in the three-match ODI series opener on Tuesday (July 12).
The Rohit Sharma-led side have surged to third spot, leapfrogging Pakistan as India were placed fourth with 105 points but the 10-wicket win on Tuesday propelled them to 108 rating points, leaving Pakistan behind at 106 in the latest chart.
India were placed fourth with 105 points but the 10-wicket win on Tuesday propelled them to 108 rating points, leaving Pakistan behind at 106 in the latest chart.
Jasprit Bumrah produced a devastating display of fast bowling on way to career best six-wicket haul to set up India's 10-wicket hammering of England at The Oval.
Bumrah ended with envious figures of six for 19 in 7.2 overs as India skittled out England for 110, their lowest against the visitors, after opting to bowl in overcast conditions.
Skipper Rohit Sharma (76 not out off 58) and Shikhar Dhawan (31 not out off 54), who was playing his first competitive game since the IPL, steered India home with an unbeaten 114-run stand off 18.4 overs.
While Dhawan understandably took time get into rhythm, Rohit regaled the crowd with some sublime shots, including the two front foot pulls off Craig Overton that went for a six and four.
New Zealand on summit
New Zealand continue to reign supreme at the top of the table with 126 rating points, while England are second with 122.
Pakistan had pushed India down to the No. 4 spot in the rankings last month after a clean sweep over the West Indies. It also helped that Australia slipped after their series loss in Sri Lanka. However, their stay at No. 3 has been a short one, with India claiming the spot.
However, India are to play two more ODIs against England before facing West Indies in a three-match series. Thus, the Men in Blue have a good chance to keep their winning streak going and also to keep their spot in the rankings intact because Pakistan is also scheduled to play a series against the Netherlands next month.
Pakistan's next ODI assignment is in Rotterdam against the Netherlands next month, with Babar Azam's team scheduled to play three 50-over matches during a five-day period.
