Pakistan has jumped to fourth place in the ICC ODI team rankings following a thrilling six-run win against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. The victory allowed Pakistan to move ahead of South Africa in the latest rankings, marking a significant achievement for the team.
Salman Ali Agha played a key role in the win, scoring an unbeaten 105 off just 87 balls. His impressive performance has pushed him up 14 places in the ICC batting rankings, now sitting at 16th.
Among the bowlers, Abrar Ahmed also moved up 17 spots in the rankings, even though he did not play in the match. Haris Rauf had a strong outing, taking four wickets, which helped him climb three places to 28th in the ICC bowling rankings.
The match was a close contest, with Pakistan narrowly securing victory in front of a home crowd. Fans celebrated the team’s performance, especially the contributions from the key players who delivered under pressure.
Despite the ODI success, Pakistan remains in seventh place in both Test and T20 rankings. The team will now prepare for the second ODI against Sri Lanka, which is scheduled to take place later this week in Rawalpindi.
Analysts say the team’s strong performance in the first match boosts their confidence and improves their chances of climbing higher in the rankings.
This recent win highlights Pakistan’s growing strength in the ODI format and showcases the talents of its emerging and established players.
With the next match around the corner, all eyes will be on Pakistan as they aim to maintain their momentum and continue their rise in international cricket.
