The Tri-series victory lifted India to the second spot in the latest ODI Cricket rankings. India displayed a gritty show at the final of the Compaq Cup Tri-series against Sri Lanka to beat the hosts by 46 runs at Colombo on Monday.
Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his ‘Men In Blue’ could barely enjoy the top spot in the ODI rankings, which they achieved after beating New Zealand earlier in the series.
However, just 24 hours after reaching the pinnacle, India slipped to the third place after being beaten by the home side. The same day Australia beat England by seven wickets at Lord’s to sneak ahead into second position.
But India’s triumph at the finals against Sri Lanka propelled them to the second spot, with just one point separating them from the top-rank holders South Africa.
Australia now stands at the third place, again separated by one point from India.
The Kangaroos could easily take-over South Africa’s crown if they manage to clean sweep the 7-match ODI series against England, which they already lead by 5-0. Ricky Ponting and his men will have to win the fifth and sixth match to reach the top place, but will have to win the last match as well to sustain their position.
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