India rise to the top of ODI rankings with thumping 3-0 series win over NZ

TIL Desk Sports/ India won the first ODI, a high-scoring thriller at Hyderabad by 12 runs, while their seamers helped them to an eight-wicket win at Raipur in the second game. And, the third and final win in Indore, India have now moved to the summit of the Men’s ODI Rankings.

England, who had gained the top spot merely three days back following New Zealand’s loss to India in the second ODI, are now in second position, with New Zealand slipping to the fourth spot. Prior to Tuesday’s game, lndia outclassed New Zealand by 90 runs in the third and final ODI in Indore on Tuesday to claim a 3-0 series whitewash. The hosts won the first ODI claimed a narrow 12-run win in the first ODI, while their seamers powered to an eight-wicket win in the next game in Raipur.

England, who had gained the top spot merely three days back following New Zealand’s loss to India in the second ODI, are now in second position, with New Zealand slipping to fourth spot. India jumped to the top spot with 114 rating points, while England are second with 113 rating points. Australia move up into third place with their 112 rating points with New Zealand slipping to fourth with 111 rating points. Prior to the third ODI in Indore, all three teams had been level on 113 points, with their overall points the deciding differential.