New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the tri-nation series final in Karachi yesterday (February 14). Here's what their title-winning campaign has done to the ICC Men's ODI team rankings.
Chasing 243, New Zealand got over the line in just 45.2 overs with five wickets remaining. Daryl Mitchell (57) and captain Tom Latham, who has been battling a lean run of late, made 56, while Devon Conway (48), Kane Williamson (34) and Glenn Phillips (20 not out) had their fair share of contributions in the chasing team’s response.
However, the win was set up by the bowlers, with pacer Will O’Rourke being the wrecker-in-chief. He picked up 4-43 in 9.3 overs to restrict the hosts to a modest total. Captain Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell took two wickets each, while Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy picked up one.
The match is a buildup to Champions Trophy 2025, which will start from February 19. The two teams will reconvene in the tournament opener at the same venue.
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Updated ICC Men's ODI team rankings
The unbeaten run in the tri-series gave New Zealand a team rating boost, from 100 to 105. They are currently fourth in the rankings with 4414 points from 42 matches. Pakistan, on the other hand, slipped a place after losing the final and are now placed third with a rating of 107.
Despite succumbing to a record low with a 0-2 clean sweep against Sri Lanka, Australia rose back to second with their team rating at 110, nine points behind table-toppers India, who recently consolidated their position at the top by beating England 3-0 at home.
| Position | Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
| 1 | India | 48 | 5726 | 119 |
| 2 | Australia | 44 | 4826 | 110 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 39 | 4176 | 107 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 42 | 4414 | 105 |
| 5 | South Africa | 41 | 4091 | 100 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 60 | 5954 | 99 |
| 7 | England | 39 | 3569 | 92 |
| 8 | Afghanistan | 39 | 3365 | 86 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 46 | 3730 | 81 |
| 10 | West Indies | 41 | 3185 | 78 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 30 | 1578 | 53 |
| 12 | Scotland | 31 | 1586 | 51 |
| 13 | Ireland | 26 | 1310 | 50 |
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