Ahead of the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup, the Pakistan cricket team climbed the No.1 spot in the ODI cricket following their dominating series win over Afghanistan on Saturday. Babar Azam-led side secured an emphatic on the final ODI to move to the top of the ODI ranking surpassing the mighty Australian team.
The Men in Green was brilliant against the Afghanistan team in the three-match ODI series, as they were brilliant in all three departments, with batters and bowlers stepping for their side in the crunch moments of the game to seal the series for their side in Sri Lanka.
Speaking to the media, Pakistan Cricket Management Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf was delighted by the achievement of the Pakistan team to become the NO.1 ODI team in the world following their empathic series win over Afghanistan and lauded the efforts of the efforts of the players to achieve this special feat ahead of the Asia Cup 2023.
“This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and unity exhibited by our talented players and their unwavering focus on excellence. It is a proud moment for all of us as the Pakistan cricket team reclaim the top spot in the ODI rankings,”
“I also want to congratulate and laud the efforts of the entire squad, coaching staff, and support personnel for their collective commitment to raising the flag of Pakistan high in the world of cricket,” Zaka Ashraf said.
Pakistan team were dominant in the first and third game of the three-match series while the second game went down to the wire, with Naseem Shah finishing things off for his team in the final over of the game and the Men in Green still held to record being undefeated against Afghanistan in the 50-over format of the game.
The Men in Green has been in fantastic form in ODI cricket as they produced some scintillating performances in recent times. Babar Azam-led side will be riding high on confidence after a three-match series win over Afghanistan.
Pakistan has been one of the most improved teams in recent times, as their batters have scored runs all around the world, with their pace attack being the better fast bowling unit in International cricket alongside having high-quality spinners in the team and they will look to continue their fine form going into the Asia Cup 2023.