Summary The final match will either uplift the team to the number one spot or drop it to third
(Web Desk) – India will be slipping to number three in the world One-Day International (ODI) ranking on June 18 in case they lose to Pakistan the final match of Champions Trophy 2017.
For the neighbouring arch rival, the final match of the big tournament would either uplift the team to the number one spot toppling the Proteas or drop them a rank.
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Currently, Indians are number two on the ODI ranking with 118 points following the South African side that holds 119 points. Pakistan qualified for the final match of the trophy by outshining Britons in an eight wicket stunner.
The noticeable betterment of the green shirts after a disappointing beginning against India on June 4 left skipper Virat Kohli impressed.
After registering a convincing and easy victory over Bangladesh in the second semi final, Kohli admired Pakistani skipper Sarfraz and the team in a press talk.
Meanwhile, it should be mentioned here that International Cricket Council (ICC) has laid bare the team that would be officiating the match tomorrow.
Details are:
Marais Erasmus and Richard Kettleborough (on field)
David Boon is to referee the match
Rod Tucker is the third umpire
Kumar Dharmasena in the fourth umpire
