Pakistan on top of the world

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Pakistan have returned to the top of the ICC T20I Team Rankings for the third time in as many months after winning their three-match series against New Zealand.
Sarfaraz Ahmed’s charges won the final T20I at the Bay Oval in Tauranga on Sunday by 18 runs on the back of a strong display from Shadab Khan.
Pakistan (124 points) had entered the series trailing number-one ranked New Zealand (126 points) by two points. However, a 2-1 series win means Pakistan have jumped to 126 points, while New Zealand have slipped to 123 points.
India are third on 121 points, followed by England (119) and ICC World Twenty20 champions the West Indies (115).
Pakistan had first surged to the top during the India v New Zealand series in October 2017.
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After India won the opener, Pakistan had moved to number-one position, but New Zealand reclaimed the spot when they won the second match to level the series. India’s 2-1 series win meant Pakistan regained the top spot.
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However, New Zealand beat the Windies 2-0 earlier in the month to move to the number-one ranking once again. Kane Williamson’s side will have another crack at the number-one ranking when they will feature in next month’s T20I tri-series, also involving Australia and England.
The tourists take a small break from International cricket with the PSL set to get underway in February.
Rank Team Points
1 Pakistan 126
2 New Zealand 123
3 India 121
4 England 119
5 West Indies 115
6 South Africa 112
7 Australia 111
8 Sri Lanka 88
9 Afghanistan 86
10 Bangladesh 76
11 Scotland 67
12 Zimbabwe 65
13 UAE 52
14 Netherlands 49
15 Hong Kong 46
16 PNG 39
17 Oman 38
18 Ireland 36
 (Developed by David Kendix)

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