India reach new heights
India on Wednesday toppled Australia to achieve their highest-ever ranking of second in the ICC ODI Championship table courtesy the series victory in New Zealand and the world champions' recent dip in form.
With 122 rating points in their kitty, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men are just a point ahead of Australia, while South Africa sits pretty at the top with 127 points.
The Graeme Smith-led side's success in winning seven out of nine ODIs against Australia this year has consigned the four-time world champions to their lowest ranking in the ICC ODI Championship table.
Interestingly, out of a total of 79 months since the launch of the ICC ODI Championship table, Australia has held the top spot for 69 months, including 52 straight months from October 2002 to January 2007.
However, despite trailing 1-3 against South Africa in the on-going five-match series, Ponting's men will regain their second spot from India if they manage to win the final ODI against the Proteas on Friday in Johannesburg.
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