Pakistan top ODI rankings

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug 27 (Agencies): Pakistan routed Afghanistan 3-0 in their one-day international series after winning the final game by 59 runs at R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday. Victory enabled Pakistan to regain the No. 1 world ranking, replacing Australia.

Chasing a target of 269 runs, Afghanistan were dismissed for 209 runs in 48.4 overs.

Leg-spinner Shadab Khan was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers with figures of 3-42 in 10 overs.

Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf and Shaheen Afridi claimed two wickets each.

The Babar Azam-led side swept Afghanistan 3-0 in the three-match series and toppled Australia to claim the top spot. Archrival India is ranked third.

"Really thrilled to claim that No. 1 spot," Pakistan captain Babar Azam said. "All credit to the boys for they have worked really hard." "We had a small camp in Lahore. They worked hard for the last of couple of months."

PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf praised the team's dedication and unity.