{
  "id": 20161656,
  "title": "India consolidate No1 ODI ranking after New Zealand series win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/india-consolidate-no1-odi-ranking-after-new-zealand-series-win",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-15T11:00:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/11/15/india-consolidate-no1-odi-ranking-after-new-zealand-series-win/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India have secured the number one spot in One Day International (ODI) cricket rankings following their 3-1 series win against New Zealand. The series victory came after a gripping 22-run win in the fifth and final match in Tauranga. This triumph is a significant morale booster for India, especially considering they had previously lost by 244 runs to New Zealand in another ODI. With this win, India now boast 116 points in ODI cricket, a substantial lead over New Zealand's 107 points. The team will close out the year with three more ODIs against Sri Lanka, positioning them as strong contenders for the upcoming World Cup in southern Africa. During the final match, India batted first and scored 209 runs in 42.1 overs, an impressive total considering the challenging conditions. However, New Zealand's bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh, mounted a strong fightback, reducing India to 187 runs in 48.1 overs. Despite this, India's middle-order stalwarts, Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan, provided crucial support with crucial scores of 46 each. The turnaround in fortunes came when the pace attack, spearheaded by Arshdeep, made it difficult for New Zealand to chase down the target. India's all-rounder, Axar Patel, and wicketkeeper, Ishan Kishan, played pivotal roles in the recovery. The series continues as both teams prepare for a two-Test series starting November 19, aiming to avenge their Test series loss at home.",
  "summary": "India continued their winning run in New Zealand as they clinched the ODI series 3-1 after a hard-fought 22-run win in the fifth and final match in Tauranga. India consolidated their No1 ranking in ODI cricket with a morale boosting victory in difficult conditions against a top side. The tourists, who had won the preceding T20 series 3-2 , are now on 116 rankings points in ODIs, well ahead of…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Brar joins India’s Test squad for NZ series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/brar-joins-indias-test-squad-for-nz-series",
        "published": "2026-11-14T04:22:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}