NEW DELHI: India has etched its name in cricket history by ascending to the summit in all three formats of the game, solidifying their status as one of the world's cricketing powerhouses. This remarkable feat was achieved after they triumphed over Australia in a thrilling encounter during the first One Day International (ODI) on September 22.
The Indian cricket team's ascendancy to the pinnacle of one-day cricket rankings came at the expense of their arch-rivals, Pakistan, who were previously perched at the top spot. This impressive victory, on the cusp of hosting the upcoming World Cup, underlines India's formidable prowess in international cricket.
Notably, India had already held the coveted number one position in both Test and T20 international formats, showcasing their comprehensive dominance across the cricketing spectrum. Prior to this, only South Africa had managed to attain such a remarkable distinction back in 2012, as validated by the International Cricket Council.
India's recent triumph in Mohali, where they secured a five-wicket win against Australia, propelled them to a remarkable 116 rating points, narrowly surpassing Pakistan's tally by just one point, reiterating their supremacy in the ODI arena. However, their position remains precarious, as Australia, not far behind with 111 points, has the opportunity to reclaim the top position should they emerge victorious in the remaining two matches of this series, a crucial warm-up for the impending World Cup.
Should India prevail in this series, they will undoubtedly enter the much-anticipated World Cup as the world's top-ranked ODI team, instilling a sense of confidence and expectation among their ardent fans and the cricketing community at large.
India's cricketing juggernaut, fresh off their eighth Asia Cup triumph, achieved by resoundingly defeating Sri Lanka in the final, showcased their formidable form yet again in the clash against Pat Cummins' Australian squad. Mohammed Shami, the star of the day, scalped five wickets to restrict Australia to a modest total of 276. Subsequently, half-centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Suryakumar Yadav sealed a comfortable victory for the home side, further solidifying their reputation as a cricketing force to be reckoned with.
Ashwin's Vigorous Batting Session Following India's Triumph Over Australia in Mohali
