Asia Cup 2023

‘Lappu si teamo se khel kar No 1 bani hai’ – Fans react as Pakistan becomes world number 1 ODI team

Pakistan beat Afghanistan in the second ODI in Hambantota.

Aug 26, 2023 6:10 pm

Pakistan has achieved the status of the number 1 ODI team following their win in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Hambantota. A collective team effort from Pakistan led to a memorable win for the men in green. The South Asian team has been preparing well for their campaigns ahead of the 2023 Asia Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup, both of which will be hosted in the Indian subcontinent.

According to the latest rankings, Pakistan has a total rating of 118 and a total point of 2590 after playing 22 ODIs in the period. Following Pakistan is the Australian team which has a total rating of 118 and a total point of 2714 after playing 23 matches in the period. The arch-rivals of Pakistan, and India, are in third place with a total rating of 113 and a total point of 4081 in 36 matches in the period.

Following India are teams like New Zealand and England, who are ranked fourth and fifth respectively in the latest rankings. The Kiwis have a total rating of 104 and a total point of 2806 in 27 matches in the period. England has a total rating of 101 and a total point of 2426 in 24 matches in the period. South Africa is sixth in the list and the last team with a rating of above 100.

An unassailable lead in the ODI series against Afghanistan

The proteas have a total rating of 101 and a total point of 1910 in 19 matches in the period. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and West Indies are in the seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth places respectively in the latest ODI rankings. Ahead of the big tournaments, Pakistan will be boosted with confidence due to them ascending to the top of the rankings as a team.

Pakistan has started its preparation for the big tournaments on a good note. In the series against Afghanistan, Pakistan already has an unassailable lead of 2-0. There is a good chance for the South Asian team to whitewash Afghanistan, which will be a huge morale boost for the confidence of the players.

Here’s how the fans reacted to the news –

Pakistan has a solid team to make this WC count.

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If they can get the second spinner and middle order firing, Pak ll go a long way..

— Reverse Paddle (@reverse_paddle) August 26, 2023