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Australia Cricket team have finished in sixth place in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings after their 5-0 series whitewash in the hands of England.

As a result, the Aussies have slipped behind Pakistan after losing four points in this series and finishing on 100 points. Tim Paine led-side fell to sixth place for the first time in more than three decades. Furthermore, they are currently two points behind Pakistan and seven ahead Bangladesh.

Meanwhile, the emphatic series victory sees England consolidate their position at the top of the table. However, they have made up for a surprising loss against Scotland prior to this series. They have finished the Australia series on 126 points, four more than second-placed India.

Series Whitewash Puts Australia in the Sixth Spot of the ICC ODI Rankings

England’s next series is against India at home from 12 to 17 July, in which the Asian team have the chance to seize back the top position if they put up the kind of performance England did against Australia. The men in blues will play a three-match ODI series prior to the five-match Test series commencing on August 1.

England will retain the top spot even if they lose the series 2-1 but should they go down 3-0, the rankings table will see India back at the top of the table.

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Here is the ICC ODI Team Ranking:

Series Whitewash Puts Australia in the Sixth Spot of the ICC ODI Rankings

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