Pakistan within reach of No.1 Ranking in ODIs: A Look at their Recent Performance Against New Zealand

Pakistan's cricket team has been on an impressive winning streak in One Day Internationals (ODIs), and is now within reach of the No.1 ranking in the format. Their recent series against New Zealand saw them win convincingly, further boosting their chances of becoming the top-ranked ODI team in the world. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at Pakistan's recent performance against New Zealand and examine what has contributed to their success.

Pakistan within reach of No.1 Ranking in ODIs: A Look at their Recent Performance Against New Zealand

Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI Series: A Recap

Pakistan and New Zealand played a three-match ODI series in September 2021, with Pakistan winning all three matches to sweep the series 3-0. The first match saw Pakistan win by 17 runs, with an impressive performance from opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq who scored 103 runs. The second match was won by Pakistan by six wickets, with Babar Azam scoring an unbeaten 88 to lead his team to victory. The final match of the series saw Pakistan win by five wickets, with Fakhar Zaman scoring 101 not out.

Overall, Pakistan's performance in the series was impressive, with both their batting and bowling units performing well. The opening partnership between Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq was particularly impressive, with the two batsmen putting on solid performances in all three matches. Pakistan's bowling was also strong, with Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali picking up wickets consistently throughout the series.

Pakistan within reach of No.1 Ranking in ODIs: A Look at their Recent Performance Against New Zealand

What Has Contributed to Pakistan's Success?

Pakistan's recent success in ODIs can be attributed to a number of factors. One of the key factors has been the consistent performance of their top-order batsmen, particularly Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman. Babar Azam is currently the top-ranked ODI batsman in the world, and his consistent performance at the top of the order has been crucial to Pakistan's success. Fakhar Zaman has also been in excellent form recently, and his opening partnership with Imam-ul-Haq has been one of the strongest in world cricket.

Another factor that has contributed to Pakistan's success is thitstrong bowling attack. Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali have been particularly impressive, with both bowlers picking up wickets consistently throughout the series. The spin bowling of Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim has also been effective, with the two bowlers providing crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.

Pakistan within reach of No.1 Ranking in ODIs: A Look at their Recent Performance Against New Zealand

Pakistan's fielding has also been a strength, with the team taking some impressive catches and saving valuable runs in the outfield. The team's fitness and agility have also been impressive, with the players showing excellent athleticism and mobility in the field.

Looking Ahead: Can Pakistan Become the No.1 ODI Team in the

World?

Pakistan's recent performances have put them within reach of becoming the top-ranked ODI team in the world. As of October 2021, they are currently ranked second in the ICC ODI rankings, behind only England. With England struggling in their recent ODI series against India, Pakistan has a real chance to overtake them and claim the top spot.

However, there are still some challenges that Pakistan will need to overcome if they are to become the No.1 ODI team in the world. One of the key challenges will be maintaining their consistency over a longer period of time. Pakistan has been known to be inconsistent in the past, and they will need to avoid any dips in form if they are to remain at the top of the rankings.