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ICC Ranking: India became number one in all three formats by defeating Australia in the first ODI, removed Pakistan from the top. In the first ODI of the three-match series held at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Friday, September 22, India emerged victorious over Australia by five wickets. Choosing to field first, the KL Rahul-led Indian side displayed remarkable bowling prowess, dismissing Australia for a total of 276. Mohammed Shami was the standout performer, recording his career-best ODI bowling figures of 5/51 in his quota of 10 overs.

In response, India chased down the target of 276 with ease, reaching 280 for the loss of five wickets in 48.4 overs. The Indian batting was characterized by impressive half-centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored 71 runs off 77 balls, Shubman Gill, who contributed 74 runs off 63 balls, KL Rahul, notching up 58 runs off 63 balls, and Suryakumar Yadav, who added 50 runs off 49 balls. The target was comfortably achieved within the allotted overs.

With this victory, India not only took a 1-0 lead in the series but also ascended to the top of the ICC ODI team rankings. The Men in Blue surpassed arch-rival Pakistan (115 ratings) to claim the top spot with 116 ratings. Furthermore, India’s dominance extended to other formats as well. They secured the number one rank in T20Is with 264 ratings and in Test cricket with 118 ratings. This remarkable achievement solidified India’s status as the first Asian team to lead the ICC rankings in all three formats.

In addition to team success, several Indian players also occupy top positions in the individual player rankings, reaffirming India’s supremacy in the global cricketing arena.

No. 1 Test Team – India.
No. 1 ODI team – India.
No. 1 T20I team – India.
Number 1 test bowler – Ashwin.
Number 1 ODI bowler – Siraj.
No. 1 T20I batsman – Surya.
Number 1 Test all-rounder-Jadeja.

– Unrealistic dominance of Team India 🔥.#INDvAUS #INDvsAUS

– Dev Sharma (@CricCrazyDev) 22 September 2023