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Pakistan, India get major boost ahead of crucial Asia Cup 2022

The arch-rivals have moved up in latest ICC one-day international rankings (ODI) rankings

Sports Desk
August 23, 2022
Cricket - ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2021 - Super 12 - Group 2 - India v Pakistan - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 24, 2021 Pakistans Mohammad Rizwan. — Reuters
Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 - Super 12 - Group 2 - India v Pakistan - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - October 24, 2021 Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan. — Reuters

Pakistan and India got a major boost ahead of the important ACC T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place on August 27 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — however, it was in a separate format.

The arch-rivals have moved up in the latest ICC one-day international rankings (ODI) rankings, closing in on the two top-ranked teams — New Zealand and England.

The boost — which helped them gain crucial rating points — came after Pakistan whitewashed the Netherlands 3-0, while India won their series by the same against Zimbabwe.

ICC ODI rankings. — ICC website

Pakistan have moved to the fourth position with 107 rating points, while India now have 111 rating points and are placed third on the rankings.

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Both the nations, who showed exceptional performances during their respective series, will now face off in the Asia Cup on August 28 (Sunday) — just a day after the tournament begins.


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