ICC ODI Rankings: The Indian team had to face a crushing defeat in the second ODI. In this match, Australia defeated the Indian team captained by Rohit Sharma by 10 wickets. Currently, the Indian team is the number one team in the ODI rankings, but will the Indian team be able to retain its number one rankings? Actually, after the defeat in Visakhapatnam, it is a big challenge for the Indian team to maintain the number-1 rankings. The last ODI match of the series between India and Australia will be played in Chennai. Both the teams would like to win this match and seal the series.
Will the Rohit Sharma-led team retain the crown?
If the Indian team defeats Australia in the last ODI match, then the number-1 team will remain in the ODI rankings. On the other hand, if the Indian team loses in the Chennai ODI, then the number-1 rankings of the Rohit Sharma-led team will be in danger. However, the Indian team would like to retain their crown by winning the last match of the 3 ODI series against Australia. The deciding match of the ODI series between India and Australia will be played in Chennai on March 22.
Can Australia become No.1?
1- The Indian team is currently the top team in the ODI rankings.
2- If the Steve Smith-led Australian team manages to defeat the Indian team in Chennai If it is, it can become the number-1 team. At present, the Australian team is at number-2 in the ODI rankings. There will be 113 rating points. That is, both teams will have equal rating points.
4- On the other hand, if the Indian team wins the last ODI and wins the series 2-1, then Rohit Sharma-led team will have 115 points. Points will be done. In this way the gap in rating points between India and Australia will increase.
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