Pakistan team is close to reach 9th spot in ODI and now the national team has one point more than West Indies. Bangladesh is at 7th spot while its position is strong with 10 points. The teams of New Zealand, England and South Africa can improve their rankings.
According to details, Pakistan has 87 points after its defeat against New Zealand by 2-0 and their points are just 1 more than the points of 9th position team West Indies while Bangladesh is at 7th position with 97 points. Good news for green shirts is that it will play continuous T20 cricket in recent future but its later matches against big teams can take the team further low.
On the other hand, New Zealand v Australia and South Africa v England ODI matches will change their points and rankings. New Zealand is at 3rd position with 112 points and it has 16 points less than number 1 team Australia. New Zealand will get 116 points after whitewashing Australia and its points will increase to 114 in case it wins the series 3-0. Even if Australia suffers a whitewash against New Zealand, it will remain at the top position. South Africa is at 4th spot while England is at 6th position and both can improve their ranking by performing well in 5 match series.
No Pakistani batsman is present in the top 20 in ODI batting. In bowling, Irfan has retained his 10th position while Wahab has reached at 47th spot after declining 5 positions. Hafeez is at 2nd spot in all rounder rankings.
ICC ODI WORLD RANKINGS
Australia 128
India 113
New Zealand 112
South Africa 112
Sri Lanka 104
England 101
Bangladesh 97
Pakistan 87
West Indies 86
Afghanistan 47
Ireland 46
Zimbabwe 45
Pakistan Cricket Team