South Africa claim top spot in ICC ODI rankings

South Africa have claimed the no.1 spot in ICC ODI rankings after 5 years

In the latest ODI team rankings released by ICC on Tuesday, South Africa reclaimed the summit spot after winning the series in New Zealand 2-0. They had entered the series trailing Australia by one point but moved to the top following their 72-run victory in the second ODI in Mount Maunganui Oct 24.

South Africa continue to dominate the player rankings too, with ODI skipper AB de Villiers occupying the No.1 spot in the batsmen rankings, followed by Hashim Amla who reclaimed the No.2 spot in the latest rankings. Pacer Dale Steyn has retained his No.3 position in the bowlers rankings.

Defending World Cup champions India are ranked 3rd while finalists Sri Lanka are trailing them by 2 points at number 4.

The ODI team rankings:

Rank	Team	Rating
1	South Africa	115
2	Australia	114
3	India	113
4	Sri Lanka	111
5	England	107
6	Pakistan	98
7	New Zealand	96
8	West Indies	96
9	Bangladesh	69
10	Zimbabwe	58