Indian team has solidified their third spot in the latest iteration of the ICC ODI team rankings after winning the three-match ODI series against England by 2-1 on Sunday. India remains third on the table with 109 rating points, ahead of Pakistan who is ranked fourth with 106 points.
The small margin between the two sides indicates tough competition for the third rank.
New Zealand currently leads the table with 128 rating points, while 2019 World Cup champions England are second with 121 rating points.
That situation could change over the coming weeks, with sixth-placed South Africa currently only seven rating points behind Pakistan and with the opportunity to rise as high as fourth if they can sweep their upcoming three-match series against England.
India will next play West Indies in a three-ODI series and can create a further gap between themselves and the likes of Pakistan, Australia, and South Africa with a good performance in the Caribbean.
West Indies are ranked ninth with 70 rating points and 22 points behind eighth-placed Sri Lanka. They would not improve their ranking even with a clean sweep against India.
India won the third ODI against England at Manchester by 5 wickets thanks to a wonderful all-round show by Hardik Pandya, who picked 4/24 and made 71, while Rishabh Pant made 125*, his maiden ton in the format as India chased down the 260-run target with ample time left.
(ICC inputs)
