Australia has managed to retain their No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Rankings after the annual update. The update took into consideration the performance of all the teams in the last three years. Although the Australian cricket team has managed to retain their top spot, they face strong competition from Pakistan and India, who are hot on their heels.

The Australian cricket team has been in exceptional form in the recent past, having won 23 out of their last 29 ODI matches, with a win percentage of 79.31. The Australian team has been consistent and has been able to maintain their position at the top of the rankings. Their recent victory over New Zealand in the three-match ODI series, which they won 3-0, has only cemented their position further.

Congratulations, Pakistan 🎉

They go to the top of the @MRFWorldwide ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings 🙌 pic.twitter.com/GUq2CjOEoK

— ICC (@ICC) May 5, 2023

Pakistan has been in great form, having won 20 out of their last 24 ODI matches, with a win percentage of 83.33

Their recent victory over South Africa in the three-match ODI series, which they won 2-1, has helped them gain valuable ranking points.

India, on the other hand, has been performing consistently well in ODI matches. They have won 35 out of their last 50 ODI matches, with a win percentage of 70.00. Although India has not played many ODI matches in the last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their performance in the matches they have played has been commendable. Their recent victory over England in the three-match ODI series, which they won 2-1, has helped them gain valuable ranking points as well.

The current rankings show that the top three teams, Australia, Pakistan, and India, are separated by just a few points, with England and New Zealand following closely behind. The competition for the top spot is intense, and it will be interesting to see how things shape up in the coming months.

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is scheduled to take place in India in 2023. The event is expected to bring together the best cricketing teams from across the globe. The ODI rankings will play a crucial role in determining the teams’ seeding for the tournament. The teams that manage to maintain their position at the top of the rankings will have a better chance of performing well in the tournament and lifting the coveted trophy.