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
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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.

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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.

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