In a dazzling display of skill, Pakistan has resurged to claim the pinnacle of the ICC One Day International (ODI) rankings. The nation’s commanding sweep of Afghanistan in Colombo on Saturday catapulted them to the top, igniting jubilant celebrations amongst fans and garnering accolades from the cricket fraternity.

Before the series, Pakistan held a respectable second place with a rating of 116, trailing Australia by a mere two points. However, their emphatic 3-0 triumph not only overturned this status but propelled them to the zenith of the rankings with an impressive 118 rating, outshining Australia’s tally.

Pakistan’s exceptional performance set the stage for exultant celebrations among their fervent fanbase, while the cricket community showered them with well-deserved praise.

Renowned former cricketers conveyed their congratulations for Pakistan’s triumphant ascent to the ODI rankings summit. Social media platform ‘X�became a canvas for these tributes, with cricketing luminaries expressing their admiration.

This marks Pakistan’s second occasion at the apex of the ODI rankings this year. Their initial climb came on the heels of a formidable winning streak against New Zealand �a resounding victory in four out of five matches in a series held in May. Although they encountered a minor setback in the fifth and final match, allowing Australia to briefly reclaim the throne, Pakistan’s prowess remained evident.