India dropped to third spot in International Cricket Council (ICC) One-Day International (ODI) rankings after New Zealand beat Australia 2-1 in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. New Zealand replaced India in the second spot as Australia retained the top rank despite losing the three-match ODI series 1-2 to New Zealand with the third match played on Monday at Hamilton. Before this series, the rating difference between India and New Zealand was just one, so this swapping is not surprising. The Hamilton ODI was the series decider and New Zealand sealed it with a superb victory or 56 runs and thereby successfully gave a fairytale farewell to their skipper Brendon McCullum. FULL SCORECARD: New Zealand vs Australia 2015-16, 3rd ODI at Hamilton
The third ODI was McCullum’s final ODI for New Zealand, who is set to retire from all forms following the upcoming Test series against the same opponents. Batting first New Zealand had just managed 246 runs in 45.3 overs. And in reply, Australia were bowled out for 191 runs with Mitchell Marsh being the top-scorer with 41 runs. A collective effort from the Black Caps bowlers gave them a series win. Ish Sodhi, who was adjudged Man of the Match, and Matt Henry made crucial breakthroughs removing the set batsmen, were the top performers for the Kiwis.
India’s recent ODI series was against Australia where they had performed terribly. Australia beat India 4-1 with the visitors only managing to register a win in the final ODI at Sydney. Before Australia, India had played South Africa in the 50-over format at home. Even there, India finished as the losing side, showing their poor form in this format of the game.
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