India attain number 1 spot in ICC ODI rankings

With the dominating win in Ranchi over the visiting England side, MS Dhoni‘s Indian team has climbed to the top of ICC ODI Rankings.

Now, from 36 matches, India has accumulated 4279 points, pushing their rating to 119, one more than previous toppers England’s 118.

India defeated England by 7 wickets in Ranchi today and has taken a 2-1 lead in the ongoing 5-match series.

South Africa are at the 3rd pedestal, with 2201 points from their 19 matches giving them a rating of 116. With India-England and South Africa-New Zealand ODI series going concurrently, it was a battle for the top spot between England, India and South Africa.

However, with the Proteas losing the 1st ODI against New Zealand today and India taking a 2-1 lead, it’s a great chance for India to retain the top spot going into the ICC Champions Trophy to be held from June 6 to 23 in England and Wales.