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Pakistan Lose No. 1 Position In ODI Rankings, Reign At Top Lasts Just 48 Hours

Pakistan's pursuit of completing a clean sweep against New Zealand came to an end on Sunday. An all-round performance from the Kiwis saw them clinch a 47-run win over the hosts in the fifth and final ODI in Karachi. New Zealand proved too strong in the series finale, as Pakistan clinched the series 4-1 in a result that caused a major shake-up at the top of the ODI team rankings. The loss led Pakistan to relinquish the top spot on the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings. Only 48 hours ago, the ICC had put Pakistan on top of the ODI Team Rankings. However, their reign was cut short following the defeat against New Zealand.

Giant-killers Connacht confident they can shock Stormers away from home

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Ex-India Cricketer Bats For This Gujarat Titans Star's Selection For WTC Final

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Alcaraz 'at the door' to world No 1 again after Madrid Open defence

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Nadal missing French Open would be 'brutal' for the sport - Federer

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Thailand win International Crown LPGA match play event

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New Zealand Avoid Pakistan Whitewash Despite Iftikhar Run Blitz

Henry Shipley and Rachin Ravindra shared six wickets as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 47 runs in the fifth and final one-day international in Karachi on Sunday. The victory meant New Zealand avoided being swept in the five game series, which Pakistan won 4-1. New Zealand batted first and were bowled out for 299 in 49.3 overs with half centuries from Will Young and Tom Latham. Fast bowler Shipley then took 3-34 and spinner Ravindra a career best 3-65 as New Zealand survived a brilliant 72-ball 94 not out by Iftikhar Ahmed to dismiss Pakistan for 252 in 46.1 overs.

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Pakistan Lose No. 1 Position In ODI Rankings, Reign At Top Lasts Just 48 Hours

Giant-killers Connacht confident they can shock Stormers away from home

Ex-India Cricketer Bats For This Gujarat Titans Star's Selection For WTC Final

Friend's delight as underdogs Connacht march on

Alcaraz 'at the door' to world No 1 again after Madrid Open defence

Nadal missing French Open would be 'brutal' for the sport - Federer

Thailand win International Crown LPGA match play event

New Zealand Avoid Pakistan Whitewash Despite Iftikhar Run Blitz