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In a historic turn of events, India emerged as the new world No. 1 ranked ODI team after a convincing win against Australia in Mohali, dethroning Pakistan. This remarkable achievement marked a significant milestone in cricket history, as India now holds the top spot in all three formats of the game, including Tests and T20Is.
Despite their recent triumph in the Asia Cup 2023 and a perfectly-timed title win against Sri Lanka, India had narrowly missed securing the No. 1 ODI ranking. However, their comprehensive five-wicket victory over Australia catapulted them to the coveted spot in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, with 116 rating points, surpassing Pakistan's 115 points.
The win solidified India's dominance across formats, a feat previously achieved only by South Africa in August 2012. While Pakistan still poses a threat to India's top ranking, Australia's performance in the remaining matches will determine whether India can retain their No. 1 position as they prepare to enter the World Cup as the top-ranked ODI team.