Dubai, July 18 (FN Agency) India’s narrow series triumph over England has seen Rohit Sharma’s side cling on to third place just ahead of Pakistan on the Men’s ODI team rankings released on Monday. A maiden ODI century to Rishabh Pant helped India clinch a 2-1 series victory over England on Sunday and in the process ensured they held on to third spot behind New Zealand on the current rankings. New Zealand lead all countries with a rating of 128 points, seven points ahead of England (121) after Jos Buttler’s side fell to a 2-1 series defeat at home against India. The race for third is tight, with India currently holding a rating of 109 — three rating points ahead of their arch-rival in Pakistan (106).
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 have their own three-match series against West Indies later this month and could put further ground on the likes of Pakistan, Australia and South Africa with a good performance in the Caribbean.Pakistan are currently battling it out on the Test arena against Sri Lanka, with the next 50-over assignment for Babar Azam’s side in August against the Dutch in the Netherlands.