The Indian cricket team has written a new chapter in history. With its 5-wicket win over Australia on Friday, India became the number 1 ranked team in all three formats ( i.e. Tests, ODIs and T20Is). After South Africa, India now holds the record of being the top team in all three formats.
On Friday, Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad hit fine half-centuries to guide India to a five-wicket win over Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series. Chasing a target of 277, Gill slammed 74 off 63 balls, while Gaikwad made 71 off 77 as India overhauled the target with eight balls to spare, reaching 281 for five. Skipper KL Rahul (58 not out) and Suryakumar Yadav (50) also struck fifties each. Earlier sent into bat, Australia were all out for 276 in 50 overs. David Warner made 52, while Steve Smith contributed 41 and lower down the batting order, wicketkeeper Josh Inglis chipped in with 45. Pacer Mohammed Shami was the star of Indian bowling, returning with 5/51.
With this win, India has reached the first position with 116 points. Pakistan is at the second position with 115 points and Australia is at the third position with 111 points. Ahead of the ODI World Cup warm-up match against England on September 30, India can advance in the rankings through the two matches against Australia. The two teams will meet once again on September 24 and 27.
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