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Pakistan holds 8th spot in new ICC ODI ranking

After thrashing West Indies in last and final ODI at its soil Pakistan jumped to 8th spot in ICC one day ranking with 90 points that slipped the Caribbean’s to ninth place.

South Africa maintained first slot by securing 119 points. Australia second just one point behind and New Zealand on third while Indian team slipped to fourth place.

In individual ranking Pakistani opener Babar Azam and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez moved up in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI rankings following their impressive showings in the recently-concluded ODI series against the West Indies.

Pace bowler Hasan Ali, who took six wickets in the series including a haul of five for 38 in the second ODI, has gained 14 places to move up to 34th position, while Mohammad Amir (up 12 places to 38th) and Imad (up seven places to 39th) have attained career-best rankings.

Meanwhile, Pakistan failed to capitalize on the chance to strengthen their case for direct qualification for the 2019 ICC World Cup by winning the series 2-1.