Major setback for Pakistan ahead of super-4 clash against India in Asia Cup, check details

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, the Indian Cricket team will begin their Super Four of the Asia Cup 2023. They face Pakistan, who just defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in their first Super Four encounter. Team India's most recent match was against Nepal, which they won by ten wickets after their match with Pakistan was rained out. 

3 things you need to know 

• IND vs PAK match will take place today in the Asia Cup 2023 
• Pakistan has a 120 rating in the ODI ranking
• The  ODI World Cup starts in less than a month 

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IND vs PAK: Pakistan face another setback ahead of the Super Four clash against India 

Australia's dominant performance in the second ODI of the three-match series against South Africa propelled them back to the top of the ICC Men's ODI rankings, overtaking Pakistan. Australia recovered their place as the top Men's ODI Team after defeating South Africa in the second ODI to take back the top spot they had lost to Pakistan not long before. Australia resumed their winning ways after an exciting victory in Bloemfontein by beating South Africa by 123 runs in the second match.

While you were sleeping, Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner were busy scoring big hundreds!

Our Aussie men cruised to a 123-run victory at Manguang Oval after posting the second highest ever ODI total at the venue #SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/iMFdFwhFjq

— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) September 9, 2023

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Australia dominated the second ODI match against South Africa

In the second ODI, Australia chose to bat first, and Travis Head  (64) and David Warner got off to a great start. Head quickly reached his half-century, and Warner reached his 20th ODI century (106). This gave Australia's innings a strong start. Marnus Labuschagne, who was the MVP of the first ODI, kept up his great form with another century (124). This helped Australia get a big score of 392/8 in their allowed 50 overs. South Africa had a fast start, but it was hard for them to keep going. Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen both made important efforts, but Australia's Adam Zampa was the star with the ball, taking 4/48 at the end. South Africa ended up being out for 269 runs.

With 121 points, Australia moved past Pakistan and into first place in the Men's ICC ODI Rankings. Pakistan has 120 points and will play India today in the Super Four fixture of the Asia Cup 2023. Team India are currently 3rd on the ICC ODI rankings but will fight for the top place as the season awaits of many ODI matches.