New Zealand beat England 3-0 in their recent three-match ODI series. Here are the latest ICC ODI team rankings after the result.
New Zealand achieve first series white-wash over England since 1983
Having already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead, New Zealand started the series finale strongly, bowling England out for 222 in 40.2 overs. The chase, however, was far from straightforward. The hosts were reduced to 196-8, but tailenders Zakary Foulkes (14*) and Blair Tickner (18*) held their nerve in a tense finish to guide the Blackcaps to victory and complete a memorable series whitewash.
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This is the first time in 42 years that New Zealand have clean-swept England in an ODI series. The last time they did it was in 1983, when Lance Cairns and Glenn Turner starred with eight wickets at 9.87 and 216 runs at 72 respectively.
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England have lost the most ODIs (24) since the beginning of the 2023 World Cup. Their win-loss ratio of 0.458 is the third-worst among Full Members, ahead of only Bangladesh (0.409) and Zimbabwe (0.272).
Updated ICC ODI team rankings after New Zealand sweep England 2-1
New Zealand have strengthened their hold on second place in the ICC men's ODI rankings with a rating of 111, putting them two points clear of Australia in third. India continue to lead the table comfortably with a rating of 122.
England occupy eighth position, just one place above from the last automatic qualification spot for the 2027 World Cup. However, they have a significant buffer, leading the ninth-ranked West Indies by 10 points.
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