England rise to No.1 spot in the ICC ODI world rankings

Eoin Morgan’s side overtake India as the
best team in one-day international cricket

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Released by the ICC this morning, the annual update sees England move
into top spot ahead of India. Eoin Morgan’s England side had
previously been No.1 in January 2013 but after a successful winter
tour they gained eight points to reach 125 points, three ahead of
India who are down by one point. 

England’s winter tour saw them win ODI series against
Australia and New Zealand. The Three Lions have now won all six of
their previous ODI series and nine out of their last ten under
Morgan’s captaincy.

The ICC rankings sees South Africa drop to third with New
Zealand in fourth and Australia in fifth.

Next year England host the 2019 ICC World Cup and this summer’s fixture list includes one-day
matches against Scotland, Australia and India. 

ICC ODI rankings

• 1. England 125 points (+8) 
• 2. India 122 (-1) 
• 3. South Africa 113 (-4) 
• 4. New Zealand 112 (-2) 
• 5. Australia 104 (-8) 
• 6. Pakistan 102 (+6) 
• 7. Bangladesh 93 (+3) 
• 8. Sri Lanka 77 (-7) 
• 9. West Indies 69 (-5) 
• 10. Afghanistan 63 (+5) 
• 11. Zimbabwe 55 (+4) 
• 12. Ireland 38 (-3)