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India retain top position in Men's ODI team rankings after annual update

Dubai, May 11 (UNI) India have maintained their position at the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual update carried out on Monday, but their lead over New Zealand has reduced from eight to five points.
India have slipped from 119 to 118 points even as New Zealand have gained two points to move up to 113, with reigning World Cup champions Australia third with an unchanged 109 points.
The only change in the top 10 positions is that South Africa (102) have overtaken Pakistan (98) to fourth position.
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