Australia hit 34-year low in ICC rankings

Tim Paine’s team have slipped to sixth in the One-Day International rankings after consecutive defeats to Eoin Morgan’s England

Tim Paine’s team have slipped to sixth in the One-Day International rankings after consecutive defeats to Eoin Morgan’s England.

Australia suffered a four-wicket defeat in the opener at The Oval before England went 2-0 up in the series with a 38-run victory at Cardiff.

The tourists would need to win all three remaining fixtures in the five-match series if they are to move above Pakistan in fifth place.

If England go on to win the series, it will make the first time that an Australian side has lost four consecutive bilateral series (minimum two matches).

Cricket.com.au note that Australia have not been as low as sixth the ODI rankings since January 1984.

ODI RANKINGS

1. England

2. India

3. South Africa

4. New Zealand

5. Pakistan

6. Australia

7. Bangladesh

8. Sri Lanka

9. West Indies

10. Afghanistan

11. Zimbabwe

12. Ireland

13. Scotland

14. UAE

Australia’s descent comes as a result of 13 defeats in their last 15 completed ODIs.

England, on the other hand, continue to be a force in ODI cricket and remain at No.1 the updated rankings.

Fixtures

3rd ODI | England vs Australia, Trent Bridge, June 19

4th ODI | England vs Australia, Chester-le-Street, June 21

5th ODI | England vs Australia, Old Trafford, June 24