PAK vs NZ: Pakistan lose No. 1 spot in ICC Rankings after Kiwis clinch consolation win in ODI series

Updated : May 08, 2023 10:09
|
Editorji News Desk

Pakistan failed to complete a clean sweep in the 5-match ODI series against New Zealand as the Kiwis registered a 47-run victory in the final ODI.

Batting first, the visitors were bowled out for 299 inside 50 overs with fifties from Will Young and Tom Latham.

Defending the target, the Black Caps bowlers led by Henry Shipley and Rachin Ravindra bowled brilliantly. The duo shared 6 wickets between them to bundle out Pakistan for 252 runs inside 47 overs.

Also read: IPL 2023, RR vs SRH: No-ball ruins Rajasthan's party as Abdul Samad seals incredible last-ball win

The defeat means Pakistan's rise to number one in the ODI rankings lasted just 48 hours, and now the Men In Green are third behind Australia and India.

Pakistan Cricket Team

Recommended For You

editorji | Sports

Kohli, Gaikwad hundreds in vain as South Africa chase 359 to level ODI series

editorji | Sports

Fit-again Gill, Pandya picked for T20I series against South Africa

editorji | Sports

India's jersey for 2026 T20 World Cup revealed

editorji | Sports

Harshit Rana reprimanded for aggressive behaviour against South Africa's Brewis

editorji | Sports

Virat Kohli moves up to No. 4 in ICC ODI rankings