Rankings boost for Black Caps following strong start to Pakistan series

There was also some changes in the latest ODI rankings following a host of recent matches in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 in Windhoek.

Young Netherlands spinner Aryan Dutt gains two places to move to equal 33rd on the list for ODI bowlers on the back of a pair of three-wicket hauls against Namibia, while teammate Paul van Meekeren improves six spots to jump to equal 61st on the same list after a three-wicket spell of his own against the same opposition in their most recent contest.

ODI Bowler Rankings

There is also some joy for Namibia following the recent run of League 2 games, with skipper Gerhard Erasmus back inside the top for ODI all-rounders on the back of figures of 4/24 against Canada.

ODI All-Rounder Rankings

Erasmus also scored a half-century against the Netherlands last week and gains two places to move to equal 10th on the ODI all-rounder list that is headed by Afghanistan star Azmatullah Omarzai.

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