Team India will head into the first ODI against Australia, knowing full well that a victory will see them become the number one team across all formats, an incredible feat for Rohit Sharma & Co.
The Men in Blue will leapfrog Pakistan to the top spot with a total of 116 points, with the Men in Green currently on 215. Australia occupy the third position right now.
However, if India falter against the Aussies in Mohali on Friday night, they will slip to third with Australia then going above them in second.
India are currently the top-ranked team in T20 internationals and Tests as well.
The hosts only need to win the series to enter the ODI World Cup at home as the no. 1 ranked side in the world.
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