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In the Asia Cup 2023, the Indian team has put up a splendid performance, winning two matches within two days and securing a place in the tournament final. Now, India has the opportunity to reach the top of the ICC rankings before the ODI World Cup. Apart from India, the Pakistan team can also become the number one ODI team. Currently, the Australian team holds the top position in the ODI rankings and can maintain its dominance with a strong performance. Let's understand the equations for the top three teams in the ICC ODI rankings before the ODI World Cup...
Australia had to face defeat in the third ODI match against South Africa. This has made the ODI rankings race exciting. The top three teams need to play a series of matches before the ODI World Cup. In this regard, the ICC ODI team rankings are likely to change. The three-match series between India and Australia will play a crucial role in deciding the top-ranked ODI team before the World Cup.
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Australia:
Ranking: 1 (tied with Pakistan)
Rating: 118
Schedule: South Africa (September 15, September 17), India (September 22, September 24, September 27)
Australia is a strong contender to remain the number one team at the start of the World Cup. While they lost against South Africa in the third ODI, winning the remaining two matches would allow Australia to claim the series. After that, Australia can solidify its dominance by winning the series against India. Australia's loss to South Africa benefits both India and Pakistan. However, the series of three matches between India and Australia will have the most significant impact on deciding the number one ODI team before the World Cup.
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Pakistan:
Ranking: 2 (tied with Australia)
Rating: 118
Schedule: Sri Lanka (September 14), Possible Asia Cup Final (September 17)
Pakistan's team will play its next match against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup. If they win this match, they will secure a place in the Asia Cup final, where a victory against India could potentially make them the top-ranked ODI team. Besides these two matches, Pakistan will also play practice matches against New Zealand and Australia for the World Cup, although these matches will not affect the ICC rankings. Pakistan could benefit if they win the Asia Cup and defeat India closely in the process, making them the top ODI team before the World Cup
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India:
Ranking: 3
Rating: 116
Schedule: Bangladesh (September 15), Asia Cup Final (September 17), Australia (September 22, September 24, September 27)
In the current ICC rankings cycle, India has played the most matches among the teams. Only Nepal and the UAE have played more matches than India. After winning the ODI series against the West Indies, Team India has displayed a fantastic performance in the Asia Cup, remaining unbeaten so far. India will play their next match against Bangladesh in the Super Four stage. After that, they will face either Pakistan or Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final. In the same month, India has a series of three matches against the Australian team. If India wins their next five matches, they can become the top-ranked ODI team in the world before the ODI World Cup.
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