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India ended the ODI series against Australia with a strong comeback win, keeping their top ICC ODI ranking intact. Rohit Sharma’s century and Virat Kohli’s fifty saved India from a clean sweep, while New Zealand overtook Australia for second place.
India becomes number 1; Australia slips to third place
New Delhi: The three-match ODI series between India and Australia has concluded. After losing the first two matches, the Indian team was in danger of a clean sweep, but Team India made a spectacular comeback in the third match.
With this victory, India not only saved face but also retained its number one position in the ICC ODI rankings.
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In the third ODI, captain Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant century, while Virat Kohli played an unbeaten half-century. Thanks to these two innings, India defeated the strong Australian team and ended the series with a 1-2 margin.
Team India had suffered defeats in the first two matches, so this victory was very important for the team's confidence.
India's victory further strengthened its position in the rankings.
India: Remained at number 1 with 122 rating points.
New Zealand: Moved to second place with 110 points after winning against England.
Australia: Dropped to 109 points after the loss in the third match and slipped to third place.
This means that just one loss knocked Australia out of the top two.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Img: Internet)
New Zealand won the first match of the ongoing ODI series against England by four wickets. This win increased its rating from 109 to 110. This small lead propelled New Zealand straight to second place. On the other hand, Australia's loss weakened its position.
Team India's consistency and performance show that it is currently the strongest team in the ODI format.
Now Australia does not have an immediate opportunity to improve its ranking, as its next ODI match will be after a few weeks. On the other hand, if New Zealand wins the remaining two matches against England, its position could become even stronger.
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However, India's rating is quite high, so its number one position doesn't seem to be under threat in the near future. The win in the third ODI not only boosted India's confidence but also solidified its dominance in the ICC ODI rankings.
This victory demonstrates the depth and experience of Team India, giving them the strength to bounce back even in challenging situations.
