Cricket fraternity congratulates Pakistan for getting first position in ICC ODI rankings

Lahore: Pakistan regained its position at the pinnacle of the ICC One Day International (ODI) rankings following a commanding clean sweep against Afghanistan in Colombo on the preceding Saturday.

Before the commencement of the series, Pakistan held the second spot with a rating of 116, trailing merely by two ratings behind Australia.

Yet, with an impressive 3-0 triumph, Pakistan elevated itself to the zenith of the rankings with a rating of 118, surging ahead of Australia in terms of points.

The extraordinary exhibition by the Pakistani team ignited jubilant celebrations among fans and garnered them commendation and accolades from the cricket community. Dimuth Karunaratne, the captain of the Sri Lankan Test squad, extended his congratulations to Pakistan for this remarkable achievement.

Numerous felicitations poured in on social media platforms, encapsulating the exuberant reactions and festivities that marked Pakistan's noteworthy accomplishment. Here's an insight into the fervent responses and revelries that unfolded as a tribute to Pakistan's milestone.

This instance marks Pakistan's second stint at the apex of the ODI rankings in the current year. The team initially clinched the top position subsequent to a victorious campaign against New Zealand, securing triumph in four out of five matches during a series in May. However, the final and fifth match against New Zealand slipped from their grasp, allowing Australia to reclaim the coveted leading position.

In the upcoming trajectory, Pakistan is poised to participate in the 2023 Asia Cup. The inauguration of their journey in the six-team tournament is scheduled against Nepal in Multan on August 30th.

Look what the cricket fraternity says about Pakistan’s latest position in the international ranking:

Congratulations team Pakistan 🇵🇰 earning NO.1 ODI ranked team in the world ❤️🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/zax8OG3K8H

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) August 26, 2023

Good time to become a number 1 Team in the ODI’s 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉. Congratulations Team Pakistan🇵🇰. Great Job @babarazam258 and Co @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/GKNusb5ZXB

— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) August 26, 2023

That’s the team we’re proud of!! 🇵🇰❤️

Mubarak boys on becoming the #1 ranked ODI team. Let’s carry this momentum into the #AsiaCup2023 and bring the trophy back home In Shaa Allah 🤲🏼#AFGvPAK pic.twitter.com/nT2LmKXMTd

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) August 26, 2023

ladies and gentlemen, presenting you all The World Number 1 ODI Teampic.twitter.com/vDZSwiU5sb

— Fatima Masroor (@sheenuuuufan) August 26, 2023

Pakistan ‘The No.1 ODI Team In the World 🇵🇰’
Congratulations Pakistan On the Whitewash of #AFGvsPAK ODI series and Becoming No.1.
It’s all brought about by Amazing Team Efforts , Unity and wonderful Performances overall.✨

Congratulations to Babar 11 and co. pic.twitter.com/evQgJ3isSk

— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) August 26, 2023