India maintains 3rd spot in ICC ODI rankings after series win over England

Dubai: India's narrow series triumph over England has seen Rohit Sharma's side cling on to third place just ahead of Pakistan on the Men's ODI team rankings released on Monday.

A maiden ODI century to Rishabh Pant helped India clinch a 2-1 series victory over England on Sunday and in the process ensured they held on to third spot behind New Zealand on the current rankings.

New Zealand lead all countries with a rating of 128 points, seven points ahead of England (121) after Jos Buttler's side fell to a 2-1 series defeat at home against India.

The race for third is tight, with India currently holding a rating of 109 -- three rating points ahead of their arch-rival in Pakistan (106).

That situation could change over the coming weeks, with sixth-placed South Africa currently only seven rating points behind Pakistan and with the opportunity to rise as high as fourth if they can sweep their upcoming three-match series against England.

India have their own three-match series against West Indies later this month and could put further ground on the likes of Pakistan, Australia and South Africa with a good performance in the Caribbean.

Pakistan are currently battling it out on the Test arena against Sri Lanka, with the next 50-over assignment for Babar Azam's side in August against the Dutch in the Netherlands. (UNI)