On the field of play, the match is played between the team members of two teams but the decisions at every point are made by the umpires. Observing the rules of the games, adding points to the teams, making hard decisions about the cricketers on the field, making sure that the cricketers follow the rules and regulations, giving penalties when required are some of the important duties of the umpires. Umpires need to stay updated with all the cricket records by the players on the field. Generally, there are two umpires during a match. One of them stands at the square leg and the other one stands behind the stump. Also, the third umpire is situated on the sidelines in international matches. Let's take a look at the top 7 umpires who created cricket records of the most matches as an umpire.

1. Aleem Dar

Aleem Dar is a former cricketer and currently a Pakistani cricket umpire. He played as a middle-order batsman and leg spinner during his playing career. His cricketing career of a decade was not that great unlike his career as an umpire. He started umpiring in 2000 and within a span of 2 years, he was selected in the ICC panel. Also, he took the charge of directing the world cup 2003. Officiating the world cup 2003 lead to his test debut in October 2003.

He is appreciated a lot for his decision-making skills in difficult times. In the test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in 2003, he made such a hard decision, and right after 6 months, he was selected as an Elite panel in the ICC umpires. He was nominated for the David Shepherd Trophy 5 times in 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, and 2011. He won the trophy 3 times from 2009 to 2011. Till 2021, he umpired in 136 test matches and created the cricket records of most matches as an umpire.

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2. Steve Bucknor

Steve Bucknor from West Indies made his debut as an international cricket umpire in 1989. The 6 ft 3-inch tall umpire was a disciplined man and followed a complete morning routine before coming to the ground that too exactly in time. The Jamaican Empire created a record of umpiring 128 test matches and 181 ODIs. This list of matches includes 5 consecutive Cricket World Cup finals from 1992 to 2007. Everything was going great for him until he got suspended in September 2007 for the T20 World Championship. He made some absurd decisions in the 2007 World Cup final that led to his suspension. Things were getting out of hands and he was not allowed to officiate the third test match between Australia and India. He retired in 2009 and in between this period he umpired in 128 test matches.

3. Rudi Koertzen

Rudi Koertzen is considered as one of the most popular and greatest umpires of his time. Before starting his journey being an umpire, he used to play in local league Cricket matches in South Africa. He made his debut in 1981 after leaving his job at South African Railways. During his initial days, South Africa wasn't part of the international cricket teams. In 1991 South Africa started playing international cricket and Koertzen got the chance to umpire in the international match in December 1992 against India. His ODI debut match is a memorable one as Kapil Dev was seen mankading, Peter Kirsten. He also made his test debut in that month itself and after umpiring for a few years he got the chance of umpiring regularly for the ICC in 1997.

The former umpire was also a member of the elite panel of umpires by the ICC in 2002. He was also involved in the Barbados catastrophe and that is why he could not officiate the ICC World T20 in 2007. The one thing which everyone loves about him was the way he raised his finger. The retired umpire was seen apologizing for his mistakes which is a rare trait. In a span of about 18 years, he did umpire in 108 test matches.

4. Daryl Harper

Daryl Harper is a former Australian cricket umpire. He played in Adelaide grade cricket competition as a right-handed batsman before being an umpire. In 1983 he decided to start umpiring and made his first-class debut in 1987. In 1994, he did umpire in an ODI match between New Zealand and South Africa and made his first appearance in an international fixture. Later in November 1998, he made his test match debut in the second Ashes Test match. He was also a member of the elite panel of ICC umpires from 2000 to 2011. Later in 2011, hay he retired from his empire in career, and in this period he witnessed 95 matches as an umpire.

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5. David Shepherd

David Shepherd played county cricket for Gloucestershire before becoming an international umpire. The late umpire is considered to be one of the most renowned umpires in the history of cricket. In his career as a cricketer, he scored a century in his debut and smashed boundaries exceptionally in limited overs. Despite his unfit figure, he scored runs for the team but he couldn't excel well in fielding and running between the wickets. In 1981, he was appointed as a first-class umpire. After that, he made his international debut in the 1983 World Cup. One amazing thing that happened on his last test match is that Brian Lara gives him a bat that had a thankful message "the service, the memories and the professionalism" inscribed in it. Shepherd witnessed 92 test matches as an umpire from 1985 to 2005.

6. Billy Bowden

The former Empire from New Zealand did not think of becoming an umpire before. He played cricket before getting diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. He started his career as an international umpire in 2000. The umpire was quite well known and loved by the cricket fans because of his unique way of showing the "crooked finger of doom". In 2007 he was suspended from the inaugural of the T20 World Championship because of some fiasco in the World Cup final in Barbados. He retired in 2015 and in the span of 15 years he witnessed 84 matches as an umpire.

7. Darrell Hair

The Australian Empire is the 7th on this list of most matches as an umpire. Before starting his impairing career he used to play for North Sydney and most man cenotaph Sydney grade competition. He was a fast bowler and his cricketing career came to a halt with his knee injury. And after that, his journey being an umpire started. He made his debut in 1992 and was a part of the international panel of umpires in 2002 and 2003 before getting selected in the ICC Elite umpire panel.

He was a straightforward guy on the failure and had complete faith in himself and his decisions. This attitude has led to many controversies and he was even banned from umpiring the Asian bloc. In 2008 he got to officiate two tests between England and New Zealand after a rehabilitation period of 6 months. He retired in 2008 and did umpire in 78 matches.

Leadership plays an important role in the success of a team in any sport, including cricket, and getting to lead their country is arguably the most important achievement in a cricketer’s career. Ever since the first game of cricket back in the 19th century, we have witnessed some of the finest masterminds of the game, who, through their class and genius, captained their national teams to great heights. Even though the position is filled with pressure and responsibility, some players have fulfilled these duties with flying colors and have taken their teams to the next level. From MS Dhoni to Allan Border, here’s the list of players with the most matches played as captain.

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Most matches played as captain

5# Allan Border | 271 Matches

Allan Border is regarded as one of the greatest Australian captains and batters of all time. He too scored more than 15,000 runs in an illustrious career spanning over 15 years. Border Played 271 matches while leading the Australian team. 

Coming in at a time when Australian cricket was enduring a tough phase after Kim Hughes' resignation as skipper in 1984/85, Border led his team to glory in the 1987 World Cup, followed by Ashes success. Allan Border also holds the record for leading a side in the most consecutive Test matches (93) between December 1984 and March 1994. 

Border also holds a record of being the only player in the history of the game to score 150 runs in each innings of a Test match, when he achieved the feat in the drawn third Test of the Australia tour of Pakistan 1979/80.

4# Graeme Smith | 286 Matches

Former South African opener Graeme Smith became the Proteas’ youngest-ever captain when he was given the role at the age of 22, with an experience of just eight Test matches. Smith played 289 matches as a captain and won 163 out of them.

Under his leadership, South Africa was recognized as one of the best touring teams. Smith holds the record of being the only captain to play over 100 Test matches and register the highest number of wins in Test matches as a captain with 53 victories.

The major highlights of Smith's glittering career are the two double centuries that he smashed in back-to-back Tests against England at Edgbaston and Lord’s during the South Africa Tour of England in 2003. His glory as captain came when he led the South Africa cricket team in 2008-2009 in Australia and added glitter to his name when they again won in the 2012-20 tour.

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3# Stephen Fleming | 303 Matches

Stephen Fleming, the successful New Zealand captain, predominantly played his cricket in the pre-T20 era, especially when it comes to the international stage. Fleming led his team to their only ICC trophy at the Knockout Trophy in 2000. He also captained New Zealand to victory in their first-ever T20 international against Australia. 

Fleming played 303 matches when he captained New Zealand including 80 Test matches, 218 ODIs, and 5 T20Is, a New Zealand record and the third highest ever. Out of 303 matches, he managed to win 128 matches, which is a whopping 42.24 percent.

Fleming also led from the front during his captaincy stint and scored over 5196 runs as captain in Test cricket while as ODI skipper, Fleming scored 6295 runs. 

2# Ricky Ponting | 324 Matches

Former Australian cricket team captain Ricky Ponting is one of the most uncompromising cricket players in the world. He played 324 matches as a captain, winning 220 matches, which is a whopping 67.9 percent. Ponting led Australia to two consecutive 50-over World Cup triumphs in 2003 and 2007, in addition to twin Champions Trophy wins in 2006 and 2009. 

Known for his aggression on the field, Ponting is the leading scorer in ODIs and Tests for Australia, scoring 10,000+ runs in each discipline. Moreover, he is the only player to win more than 100 Test matches.

After Steve Waugh, Ponting was clear on working and taking forward Steve's legacy, which was evident in his success rate and dominance. His wittiness and leadership skills were visible in both Test and ODI cricket.

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1# MS Dhoni | 332 Matches

MS Dhoni who is fondly called as captain cool by his fans and followers had a stellar record of most matches played as captain. Dhoni had a long span of career around 9 years to captain the team in all 3 formats. Even now Dhoni remains to be the only captain to win 3 different ICC events as captain. From showing his skill in pressure situations and Indian team domination in 2007/8 - 2011 WC would always be considered as great period for the Indian team. 

MS Dhoni has captained Team India in 332 international games which is the most for any player. MS Dhoni is one of the best captains in the world, with an overall win percentage of 53.61 across formats, winning 178 of the 332 matches while leading his team.

Including the 3 ICC trophies, Dhoni also has won 5 other multi-tours as captain of Team India. Interestingly, under his leadership in 2009, Team India attained the best Test cricket ranking of No. 1 for the first time in their history.

In the realm of cricket, leadership is not only about guiding the team but also about leading by example. Captaining a team in Test matches adds an extra layer of responsibility, requiring the ability to inspire and strategize while maintaining individual performance. Captains who can inspire their team through their own performances hold a special place in the annals of cricket history. One of the most significant measures of a captain's impact is their ability to take wickets in Test matches, the pinnacle of the sport. Let's explore the elite group of bowlers who have not only captained their sides but have also most Test wickets as captain.

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Most Test wickets as captain

1. Imran Khan | 187 Wickets

Imran Khan, a charismatic leader and an exceptional all-rounder has the most Test wickets as captain. He captained Pakistan from the early 1980s to the early 1990s. Imran was a renowned sportsman who not only led Pakistan to a World Cup victory but also set an example of ideals for all youngsters to aspire to. He was one of the finest captains of his time.

Imran Khan has got 187 wickets in 48 Test matches in his 21 years of Test career (1971-1992) as captain. He has a total of 362 Test wickets on his name for Pakistan. Imran Khan has the second-best Test figure in this list of best Test captains. 

2. Richie Benaud | 138 Wickets

Richie Benaud, who is best remembered as one of Australia's most-imaginative captains, occupies the 2nd spot in terms of taking the most Test wickets as captain, with 138 Test wickets in 28 games. He served as captain of the Australian national team from 1958 to 1963, during which time Australia never lost a Test (international) series.

Benaud first appeared in Test matches in 1951. He developed a reputation as a fine leg-spin bowler as well as an excellent batsman and fielder. He also became known for his intelligent and energetic play.

3. Garfield Sobers | 117 Wickets

Garfield Sobers aka Sir Garry Sobers is considered to be one of the greatest batsmen after Sir Don Bradman and the greatest All Rounder of all time. Garry took 117 wickets of his 39 Test matches as captain. They are the 3rd most behind Imran Khan's 187 and Richie Benaud's 138. 

Garry Sobers holds the record for bowling most number of balls as a captain in Tests. He bowled 10860 balls as a captain. Only other captain to bowl 10000 or more balls is Richie Benaud who bowled 10720 balls.

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4. Daniel Vettori | 116 Wickets

Former New Zealand left-arm spinner, Daniel Vettori has the fourth most Test wickets as captain. Vettori made his first appearance in Test cricket in 1997 against England. As captain, Vettori took 116 Test wickets at an average of 33.38, and hit four centuries and nine fifties to aggregate 1917 runs.

Under the left-arm spinner, New Zealand have won just six Tests, with four of them coming against Bangladesh, and one each against England and Pakistan, apart from 18 defeats and 13 draws. In the 13 series that Vettori led, New Zealand lost on nine occasions.

5. Kapil Dev | 111 Wickets

Kapil Dev occupies the 5th spot in terms of taking the most Test wickets as captain. He was the first Indian Captain who won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1983. Kapil is one of the legendary cricketers India have ever produced. Before Kapil Dev's era, cricket was a low-profile game in India with a limited audience. He brought a revolution in Indian cricket through his captaincy.

Kapil Dev led the Indian Test team in 34 matches where he picked 111 Test wickets. He also has overall 434 Test wickets to his name in just 131 Test Matches for India. Every Indian cricket fan was impressed with the one-man show skill that Kapil presented through his bowling, batting, and captaincy. His services as one of the best all-rounders in cricket would be remembered forever.

6. Wasim Akram | 107 Wickets

We all know how good of a player Wasim Akram was during his cricketing days. One of the greatest bowlers of his generation and some say he was the greatest left-arm fast bowler in the history of cricket. The Sultan of swing, the king of reverse swing, and the hero of the 1992 world cup final, Wasim Akram was a trademark fast bowler throughout his career.

Wasim Akram took over the Test captaincy from Javed Miandad in 1993. He captained Pakistan in 25 Tests and took 107 wickets at an average of 23.36. Wasim was also known as a very aggressive and confrontational captain on the field.

7. Bishan Singh Bedi | 106 Wickets

Known for his outspokenness, late cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi occupies the 7th spot in terms of taking the most Test wickets as captain. Bedi was widely known as one of the greatest spinners produced by India who played international cricket.

Bedi, famous for his outstanding accuracy and spin bowling, picked up 266 wickets in Test cricket at an average of 28.71 with 14 five-wicket hauls. The left-arm spinner also claimed seven wickets in the 50-over format. Out of the 266 Test wickets, Bedi bagged 106 of those as captain, having led the Indian team in 22 Tests.

8. Shaun Pollock | 103 Wickets

South Africa has produced some magnificent talents in world cricket's history. Among those superb talents, there was another such diamond that waited for its turn to shine, Shaun Pollock. Pollock is the first South African to take 400 wickets. Even the greatest of all time Sachin Tendulkar went cautious while facing him.

Pollock was the captain when South Africa suffered an ignominious exit from the 2003 World Cup, which was held in their country. Pollock played 82 Tests as a player, taking 318 wickets at an average of 23.68, with 12 five-wicket hauls and a best of 7/87. While Pollock played 26 Tests as captain, taking 103 wickets at an average of 21.36, with 4 five-wicket hauls and a best of 6/30.

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9. Pat Cummins | 100* Wickets

Pat Cummins joined the elite list of most Test wickets as captain. He has also joined Richie Benaud to become just the second Australia captain to pick 100 Test wickets. Cummins reached the milestone in Australia's first Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

Cummins has now taken 100 wickets so far in 27 Test matches as captain at an impressive average of 23.84 with seven five-wicket hauls. The World Cup-winning captain also became the first-ever cricketer to take 100 Test wickets as a captain in the ICC World Test Championship history. Cummins has taken 264 Test wickets at an average of 22.44 so far and is Australia's highest-ranked bowler in the ICC Test bowling standings.

Test cricket, often regarded as the purest form of the game, has seen many remarkable bowlers who have left an indelible mark on the sport's history. Among their achievements, reaching the milestone of 500 wickets stands as a testament to their skill, consistency, and longevity. Let's delve into the elite group of bowlers who have reached fastest to 500 Test wickets.

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Fastest to 500 Test Wickets | Top 9 List

1. Muttiah Muralitharan | 144 Innings

The Sri Lankan spin wizard, Muttiah Muralitharan stands tall at the summit of the fastest to 500 Test wickets. Renowned for his mesmerizing spin and unorthodox action, the former Sri Lankan off-spinner achieved this feat in just 144 innings, setting an unparalleled benchmark in the history of the sport. This will be extremely difficult to cross for any bowler in the world.

Murali's 500th Test dismissal came against Australia in Kandy in 2004. He made his Test debut against the same opposition at RPS Colombo in 1992. Murali is also the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket with 800 wickets in 133 games.

2. Ravichandran Ashwin | 184 Innings

On February 16, 2024, Ravichandran Ashwin became the second fastest to 500 Test wickets. He beat Anil Kumble to become quickest Indian to reach this milestone. Ashwin dismissed Zak Crawley as his 500th scalp in third of the five-match test series between India and England in Rajkot. Ashwin became second Indian bowler to pick 500 wickets in this format of the game. Ashwin took only 184 innings to complete 500 wickets in Test cricket, which is overall second fastest by any bowler and fastest by an Indian bowler.

3. Anil Kumble | 188 Innings

India's legendary leg-spinner, Anil Kumble, possessed a plethora of variations and an astute cricketing brain. Kumble reached the milestone of 500 Test wickets in 188 innings, underlining his significance in India's bowling arsenal. He is still the leading wicket-taker for India in Test cricket with 619 scalps to his name. Kumble became third spinner and overall fifth bowler in 2006 to pick 500 wickets in Test cricket.

Anil Kumble's 500th Test scalp came against England in 105th match of his career in Mohali. Kumble made his Test debut against England at the Old Trafford in 1990 and went on to play 132 matches for India till 2008. He was one of the greatest match-winners for India in the longest format of the game.

4. Shane Warne | 201 Innings

Shane Warne, the Australian leg-spin maestro, is another legend of the cricket who reached fastest to 500 Test wickets. It took Warne 201 Test innings to achieve this feat. Depite playing more of his games on hard and bouncy Australian pitches, Warne picked up wickets at ease with his magical leg-spin.

Shane Warne picked up his 500th test wicket in his 108th game against Sri Lanka at Galle in 2004. Warne went on to finish his career with 708 test wickets in 145 games. He made his test debut against India at SCG in 1992. Sadly, Warne passed away in March 2022 aged 52.

5. Glenn McGrath | 214 Innings

Glenn McGrath, the lanky Australian paceman, established himself as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time with his sheer consistency and accuracy. McGrath's relentless line and length troubled batsmen across the globe, made him one of the bowlers who reached fastest to 500 Test Wickets. The 1.95m-tall pace bowler made a good use of his height and accuracy to pick up his 500 test wickets in just 214 Test innings.

Glenn McGrath's 500th test wicket came in a special Ashes Test against England at the Lord's played in iconic 2005 series. He made his Test debut against New Zealand at the WACA, Perth in 1993.

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6. Nathan Lyon | 230 Innings

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon is the the sixth bowler in the list of fastest to 500 Test wickets. Lyon had a terrific journey from a groundsman to a legendary off-spinner. He picked his 500th Test wicket against Pakistan at Optus Stadium in Perth on 14 December, 2023. Lyon took 230 inings to reach this special milestone in his career.

Nathan Lyon made his Test debut against Sri Lanka at Galle in 2011. He is third Australian bowler to pick up more than 500 test wickets.

7. Courtney Walsh | 236 Innings

Courtney Walsh, the towering West Indian fast bowler, left an indelible mark on the world of cricket with his menacing pace and bounce. Walsh's ability to generate steep bounce from any surface made him a feared adversary for batsmen around the world. It took Walsh 236 Test innings to reach the milestone of 500 Test wickets. He achieved this landmark figure against South Africa at Port of Spain in 2001. Across his test career from 1984-2001, Walsh played 132 matches for West Indies and picked up 519 scalps.

8. James Anderson | 242 Innings

James Anderson, England's premier fast bowler, is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of swing bowling in the modern era. His ability to move the ball both ways at brisk pace enabled him to join the elite club of 'fastest to 500 Test wickets' list. Anderson achieved this milestone in 242 Test innings. His 500th test wicket came against West Indies at Lord's on 7th September, 2017. Anderson made his test debut against Zimbabwe in 2003 at the Lord's.

9. Stuart Broad | 258 Innings

Stuart Broad, the English fast bowling stalwart, etched his name in the annals of cricket history by joining the elite list of 'fastest to 500 Test wickets'. Broad's ability to seam and swing the ball at pace made him a potent weapon in England's bowling arsenal. It took Broad 258 innings to achieve this milestone. Broad picked his 500th test wicket against West Indies at Old Trafford in July 2020. 

Stuart Broad made his Test debut against Sri Lanka at SSC, Colombo in 2007 and went on to play 167 test matches for England during his career. In his career of 167 matches from 2007 to 2023, Broad picked up 604 wickets for his nation. Broad called time on his international career in 2023 after the Ashes series at home.

Cricket, often referred to as a religion in India, has seen many legends grace the field, wielding the willow with finesse and carving their names in the annals of history. In the realm of international cricket, India has produced some of the most prolific run-scorers the sport has ever witnessed. From the majestic strokes of Sachin Tendulkar to the elegant drives of Virat Kohli, these cricketers have etched their mark on the global stage. In this article, we will discuss about the most runs in International cricket for India.

Most Runs in international cricket for India

1. Sachin Tendulkar | 34357 Runs

Sachin Tendulkar, often hailed as the "God of Cricket," stands tall at the summit of most runs in International cricket for India. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Tendulkar amassed a staggering 34,357 runs in 664 matches at an average of 48.52 across all formats (Tests, ODI, and T20I). Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries remains unmatched, a testament to his sheer dominance with the bat.

2. Virat Kohli | 26733 Runs

In the list of most runs in International cricket for India, Virat Kohli's name shines brightly after Tendulkar. An embodiment of consistency and class, Kohli has taken the cricketing world by storm with his extraordinary batting prowess. With 26,733 runs in international cricket, including 80 centuries (50 in ODI) across formats, Kohli has redefined the art of batting with his sublime strokeplay and impeccable fitness levels.

3. Rahul Dravid | 24208 Runs

Known for his impeccable technique, Rahul Dravid earned the name "The Wall" for his ability to withstand the toughest of bowling attacks. With 24,208 runs in international cricket, Dravid comes to the third position in the list of 'most runs in international cricket'. Whether it was anchoring the innings in Test matches or playing crucial knocks in ODIs, Dravid's unwavering dedication and selflessness made him a revered figure in the cricketing fraternity. He has amassed 13288 in Test and 10889 in ODIs.

4. Rohit Sharma | 18577*

During the India vs England Test match in Rajkot, Rohit Sharma has once again registered his name in the record, leaving behind the 17-year-old milestone of former captain Sourav Ganguly. Rohit not only strengthened the Indian batting order with a brilliant innings but also achieved an important feat. Reaching 66 runs, he overtook Ganguly's international run tally, and became the fourth player in the elite list of most runs in international cricket for India. Hitman, now, has 18603* runs in international cricket. He has 46 hundreds combining all three formats of the game.

5. Sourav Ganguly | 18575 Runs

Sourav Ganguly's charismatic leadership and aggressive batting style left an indelible mark on Indian cricket. With 18,575 runs in international cricket, Ganguly played a pivotal role in transforming the Indian team into a formidable force on the world stage. However, Ganguly slipped to fifth position after Rohit Sharma took him over at the fourth spot.

Pakistan creates the history by becoming the no 1 rank in ODI for the first time. They beat New Zealand by 102 runs in the fourth ODI of the five match series in Karachi on Friday, May 5. Pakistan have won all the first four matches of the bilateral series against New Zealand.

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Pakistan is now leading the five-match series by 4-0. Now they are at the top of the ODI team rankings for the first time in history. Pakistan was at the fifth position in the ODI rankings before the start of the series at home against New Zealand. Before the series rating of Pakistan 106 & New Zealand were in second position before the start of series.

At present, Pakistan have the rating of 113.483. They surpassed Australia (113.286) and India (112.638). But if they want to stay on top of the table, they must need to win the final ODI on Sunday, May 7 in Karachi and complete a clean sweep over New Zealand. In case if they lose the last and final ODI of the series, they will go back to third place. India will be on top followed by Australia at second position if pakistan lost the final match.

Pakistan batted superbly in the match where captain Babar Azam scored a brilliant century. Agha Salman & Shan Masood also supported him well and they put up a big score of 334 on the board. In reply, New Zealand have bundled out in 232 in 43.3 overs and lost the match by a huge margin of 102 runs. Among the NZ batsmen Tom Latham scored a fighting fifty. Usama Mir took four wickets and  Mohammad Wasim Jr. picked three wickets in the match.