India regains No1 spot in ICC ODI rankings after defeating South Africa in 5th ODI
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The Men in Blue defeated South Africa by 73 runs in the fifth ODI
India cemented its position at the top in the latest ICC One-Day rankings issued on Wednesday.
The Men in Bluedefeated South Africa by 73 runs in the fifth ODI yesterday in Port Elizabeth, taking a 4-1 lead in the six-match series, consolidating their position at the top of the table.
Even if South Africa win the sixth and final ODI on Friday in Centurion, India will remain No.1 on 121 points, while South Africa will end on 119 points, the ICC said in a statement.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, has moved ahead of Zimbabwe to achieve the 10th spot after winning the third ODI in Sharjah on Tuesday.
To hold on to this place, Afghanistan will have to win the series, which culminates on February 19.
India had entered the six-match ODI series in second position on 119 points, two points behind the hosts South Africa.
This is the first time since October 2017, and fifth overall that India finished on top of the ODI rankings following the conclusion of a series since rising to No.1 for the first time in January 2013.