DUBAI: Pakistan on Tuesday moved to second place on the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League table after beating New Zealand in the first One-Day international.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), a remained at the top with 139 points, Pakistan in second with 130, and New Zealand in third with as many 130 points. England and Australia hold fourth, and fifth on the list with 125, and 120 points respectively.
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Young pacer Naseem Shah rattled New Zealand’s batting line-up with a five-wicket haul before wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan led Pakistan to a six-wicket triumph with an unbeaten knock of 77 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand in Karachi on Monday.
The Green Shirts claimed the spot, levelled at 130 points with third-placed New Zealand on the standing, following last night’s win in Karachi.
It may be added here that the Babar-led side, who are currently fifth in the ODI teams ranking, has an opportunity to become the number 1 side in the format if they whitewash Kiwis in the ongoing series.
The second and final matches of the series will be played on 11 and 13, respectively.
What is the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League?
The Super League is a brand new ODI competition, which takes place across two years. In its first edition, the Super League will help decide which teams feature in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.
Thirteen teams are taking part in this competition. These are the 12 Full Member nations, along with the Netherlands.
