by ankit
ICC Rankings: India makes history, becomes number 1 in all three ICC formats; overtakes Pakistan in ODIs


In a thrilling match between India and Australia, Australia scored 276 runs in 50 overs. In response, Team India managed to score 281 runs in 48.4 overs, securing a victory. With this win, India claimed the top spot in ICC ODI rankings. India was already at the top in T20 and Test formats, making it number 1 in all three formats simultaneously.

Under the captaincy of KL Rahul, Team India achieved this historic feat, becoming the second team ever to reach the number 1 ranking in all three formats at the same time. South Africa had previously accomplished this in August 2012.

After defeating Australia, India now has a rating of 116 points in ODIs, surpassing Pakistan, who has 115 points. Australia remains in third place with 111 rating points.

Match Recap:
In the ODI played in Mohali, Australia, after losing the toss, scored 276 runs in 50 overs, losing all 10 wickets. David Warner scored 52, Josh English scored 45, and Steve Smith contributed 41 runs. For India, Mohammad Shami took five wickets.

In response, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill gave Team India a fantastic start, adding 142 runs for the first wicket. Ruturaj scored 71 runs, and Shubman Gill made 74 runs. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav scored 50 runs. Captain KL Rahul played an unbeaten innings of 58 runs and hit a six off Sean Abbott's delivery in the 49th over, securing the victory for Team India.