The Pakistan cricket team has climbed to the top of the ICC ODI Rankings for teams ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 and the ICC ODI World Cup. They achieved this by defeating Afghanistan 3-0 in a recent series. This victory allowed Pakistan to surpass Australia in the rankings, who were previously in the top spot. Pakistan now has 118.48 rating points, while Australia dropped to second place with the same number of points.
Zaka Ashraf, chairman of the PCB Management Committee, expressed his delight over Pakistan's achievement. He praised the hard work, dedication, and unity of the players, as well as their focus on excellence. Ashraf also congratulated the entire squad, coaching staff, and support personnel for their commitment to representing Pakistan in the world of cricket.
The series against Afghanistan was significant for Pakistan, as they were close to overtaking Australia in the rankings. They won the first match by 142 runs, showcasing their excellent bowling skills. The second match was a close contest, with Pakistan winning in the last over with the last pair standing. In the third match, Pakistan posted a challenging total of 268 runs despite struggling in the middle overs, and Afghanistan fell short by 59 runs.
This achievement is a proud moment for Pakistani cricket and sets them up well for the upcoming Asia Cup and ICC ODI World Cup. The team will be looking to maintain its top spot and continue its winning momentum in these important tournaments.
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