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Afghanistan has reached a new milestone in international cricket, climbing to sixth place in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, their highest-ever position. This achievement reflects their growing consistency in the 50-over format, with 96 wins from 191 matches and a win-loss ratio of 1.09. Their recent victories include a 4-0 series sweep against Ireland and an unbeaten run in a tri-series with Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. In the T20I format, they recently completed a 3-0 series victory over Zimbabwe, with spinner Noor Ahmad taking 5 wickets for 13 runs in the final match.
Their progress has been marked by significant wins at the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, where they defeated Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and a maiden semi-final appearance at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. This rise in rankings underscores Afghanistan's emergence as a formidable side in international cricket, surpassing established teams like Sri Lanka, England, and the West Indies.
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