Gain for England and New Zealand in latest ICC Rankings

Jan.30 (CRICKETNMORE) - While ODI tournament champions, Australia have slipped in the team rankings table, England and New Zealand have been rewarded for their impressive performances against Australia and Pakistan, respectively.

England (116) have moved up to third after gaining two points  and New Zealand (115) have risen to fourth after earning three points.

Following a 4-1 series defeat, Australia are now fifth on 112 points, while Pakistan, after being swept aside 5-0 by New Zealand, are sixth on 96 points. The top five sides are still separated by just nine points.

Latest ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rank   Team     Points

1.South Africa - 121

2.India - 119

3.England - 116 (+2)

4.New Zealand - 115 (+3)

5.Australia - 112 (-2)

6.Pakistan - 96 (-3)

7.Bangladesh90 (-2)

8.Sri Lanka - 84 (-)

9.Windies - 76

10.Zimbabwe - 53 (+1)

11.Afghanistan - 51

12.Ireland - 44

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ICC Media Release