Australia will enter the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in the top position, according to the latest Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings released earlier today.
Australia’s top ranking follows its 112-run tri-series final victory over England in Perth yesterday.
Meanwhile, Pakistan stands at number seven with its ranking unlikely to change if it manages to defeat New Zealand in the second ODI tomorrow (Tuesday).
Australia’s victory means that it currently holds aAustralia six-point advantage over second-placed India, which also featured in the series. The reigning ICC Cricket World Cup champion is a point clear of South Africa, which lies a further point behind on 113 points.
A victory for sixth-placed New Zealand would see it reduce England’s lead to two points, while a win for seventh-placed Pakistan would level the series 1-1 and reduce the gap on the Black Caps to three points.
The 14 competing teams will then complete their final ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up fixtures ahead of the beginning of the tournament on February 14.
