ODI World Cup 2023: India claim top spot in points table after victory against Pakistan

After registering an emphatic seven wicket victory against arch-rival Pakistan, India got a massive boost in team standings at the points table of ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023.

After extending their winning run in the mega event at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India garnered six points from three matches with an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.821.

Meanwhile, New Zealand also have six points from three matches. However, they are second due to an inferior NRR of +1.604. South Africa are third in the team standings at the points table with four points from two matches. However, they have the best NRR of +2.360 in the competition till now. 

Pakistan lost their first match of the competition and they are languishing at the fourth position with four points from three matches.

Coming back to the match against Pakistan, captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a 63-ball 86 as India beat Pakistan by seven wickets. The Men in Blue registered their third win in as many outings in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team for its win against Pakistan.

“A great win today in Ahmedabad, powered by all round excellence. Congratulations to the team and best wishes for the matches ahead,” PM Modi posted on ‘X’. 

Rohit top scored with 86 runs, as India surpassed the target of 191 runs with more than 19 overs to spare.