Islamabad: (RightNow) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released new ODI rankings, placing Pakistan in fourth position, surpassing Australia. Consecutive victories in the tri-series have secured this spot for Pakistan.

In the ICC rankings, India is first, New Zealand second, and South Africa third. Pakistan has 103 rating points, while South Africa has 104 points. Australia is now in fifth position.

In the ongoing tri-series in Rawalpindi, Pakistan achieved victories against Sri Lanka and England. Young all-rounder Arafat Minhas played a key role in the 87-run win against England.

Pakistan scored 302 runs, and England was all out for 215 runs. Stellar batting by Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, and Faheem Ashraf led Pakistan to victory.

It is noteworthy that in the ICC ODI players’ rankings, Babar Azam is seventh, and Salman Ali Agha is twelfth. Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan is first among bowlers, with Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed in second.