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Race For Number One Spot In ODI Ranking Heats Up Ahead Of World Cup

The fight to be the top-ranked ODI side at the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup heats up in the coming days as the Asia Cup concluded and India, Australia, two of the top three sides will compete in a bilateral series starting from September 22. Despite their early elimination and India's overwhelming triumph over Sri Lanka in the final, Pakistan stayed No. 1 at the end of the Asia Cup 2023. Australia, too, missed their chance to top the rankings with their series loss to South Africa. The Aussies led the series 2-0 before the hosts launched a remarkable comeback and won three straight games to secure a series victory on Sunday.

Travis Head To Miss First Half Of World Cup, Marnus Labuschagne Back in Australia's Plans

A fracture in the left hand has ruled out Australia batter Travis Head from the first half of the World Cup in India with his participation in the rest of the tournament also uncertain, leaving the door open for the inclusion of in-form Marnus Labuschagne. The opener was struck on the left glove by a short delivery from Proteas seamer Gerald Coetzee in the fourth ODI against South Africa last week. Head coach Andrew McDonald revealed that Head, who will miss the three-match ODI series against India beginning on Friday, doesn't require surgery but the Australian selectors need to deliberate on the risk of "carrying" him in the World Cup squad.

Marco Jansen Destroys Australian Top Order To Clinch Series For South Africa

Left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen dismissed the first five Australian batsmen to clinch a come-from-behind series win for South Africa in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. Jansen took five for 39 as Australia were bowled out for 193 in reply to South Africa's 315 for nine. South African captain Temba Bavuma said the character of the team had shone through after they lost the first two matches of the series, which boded well for the World Cup in India next month. "There is a lot of confidence we can take, in that we had our backs against the wall and we showed we have ways of getting on top of the game. We will go to India in probably the best state we can be."

Australia ODIs Crucial For Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav

India's three-match ODI series, starting with the first match on September 22 at Mohali, will be a litmus test for Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav albeit for different reasons. The fitness of Shreyas will be watched closely, while Suryakumar will have to produce an impact innings to vindicate his inclusion in the World Cup squad. However, Shreyas' progress will be more pressing from the management perspective. The middle-order batsman spent about half an hour at nets and then engaged in fielding drills for around 15 minutes, heightening hopes around him playing the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

South Africa vs Australia 5th ODI: Live Score And Updates

SA vs AUS, 5th ODI Live: Following a crushing 164-run win in the fourth ODI, South Africa now look to seal the five-match series as they take on Australia in the series-decider in Johannesburg. Heinrich Klaasen slammed 174 off 83 balls to lead South Africa to a series-levelling win on Friday. Klaasen shared an extraordinary fifth wicket partnership of 222 off only 94 balls with David Miller (82 not out) as South Africa piled up 416 for five, their fifth-highest total in one-day internationals, before bowling out Australia for 252. Australia will be without Travis Head who has fractured his wrist. (Live Scorecard)

Pakistan Can Become No.1 ODI Team Again Even If India Win Asia Cup. Here's How

Pakistan could become the number ODI team again even if India manage to beat Sri Lanka in the final of Asia Cup 2023. India had a golden opportunity to go for the top spot but their loss to Bangladesh in their last match of Super 4 stage in the tournament spoiled their chance. On the other hand, the Babar Azam and company had entered the continental event being the top-ranked ODI team. However, their defeats to India and Sri Lanka saw them lose the dominance.

"Best Hitting I Have Seen...: Virender Sehwag Impressed With Star Who Slammed 83-Ball 174. Not An Indian

Virender Sehwag was one power-packed batter for the Indian cricket team, He changed the way Indian openers were looked at with his clean hitting and his non-chalant attitude. So, when he praises someone's batting as the "best hitting" he has seen in a 'long, long time' pne ought ti take note. Heinrich Klaasen slammed 174 off 83 balls to lead South Africa to a 164-run win in the fourth one-day international against Australia at SuperSport Park on Friday.

"Australia Have An Upper Hand": Ex-India Star Ahead Of ODI Series

Australia's batting flexibility and their familiarity with Indian conditions will give them the "upper hand" in their three-match dress rehearsal series ahead of the World Cup, feels former India batter Suresh Raina. India, who are scheduled to take on hosts Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, will play in a three-match ODI series against Australia, before they begin their World Cup campaign facing each other in Chennai on October 8.

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Race For Number One Spot In ODI Ranking Heats Up Ahead Of World Cup

Travis Head To Miss First Half Of World Cup, Marnus Labuschagne Back in Australia's Plans

Marco Jansen Destroys Australian Top Order To Clinch Series For South Africa

Australia ODIs Crucial For Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav

South Africa vs Australia 5th ODI: Live Score And Updates

Pakistan Can Become No.1 ODI Team Again Even If India Win Asia Cup. Here's How

"Best Hitting I Have Seen...: Virender Sehwag Impressed With Star Who Slammed 83-Ball 174. Not An Indian

"Australia Have An Upper Hand": Ex-India Star Ahead Of ODI Series