Pakistan cricket team has reclaimed the number one spot in the ICC ODI rankings

 

The Pakistan cricket team has reclaimed the number one spot in the ICC ODI rankings. They achieved this feat after whitewashing Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series in Hambantota, Sri Lanka.

Pakistan won the first match by 8 wickets, the second match by 7 wickets, and the third match by one wicket. This gave them a total of 118.48 rating points, which is just 0.48 points more than Australia, who are in second place.

This is Pakistan's first time at the top of the ODI rankings since 2016. They have been in excellent form in recent months, winning 11 of their last 12 ODIs. They are currently ranked number one in both the Test and T20I rankings as well.

The Pakistan team is led by the in-form Babar Azam, who is currently ranked number one in the ICC ODI batting rankings. He is also the captain of the T20I team. Other key players in the Pakistan team include Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi.

The Pakistan team will be looking to maintain their good form in the lead-up to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will be held in India in October-November this year. They will be one of the favorites to win the tournament.

Here are some of the key performances from the Pakistan team in the recent series against Afghanistan:

• Babar Azam scored 228 runs in the series, including two centuries.
• Imam-ul-Haq scored 176 runs in the series.
• Fakhar Zaman scored 152 runs in the series.
• Mohammad Rizwan scored 130 runs in the series.
• Shaheen Afridi took 10 wickets in the series.

The Pakistan team's success is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the players and the support of the PCB. It is a proud moment for all Pakistanis.

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