The Rohit Sharma-led team has surpassed Pakistan in the ICC ODI Team Rankings as a result of India's decisive victory against England in the inaugural One-day International at The Oval on Tuesday.
With a victory margin of 10 wickets over England, India completed the 50-over match in just 18.4 overs with to bowler Jasprit Bumrah's career-high haul of 19/6. The Jos Buttler-led England were dismissed for 110 runs in 25.2 overs as a result of Bumrah's devastating bowling. Rohit Sharma (76 not out) and Shikhar Dhawan (31 not out) then finished the simple run chase in 18.4 overs.
India rose to third in the ICC ODI Team Rankings with the significant victory. India started the game in fourth position with 105 points; after the game, they moved up to fourth place with 108 points, leaving Pakistan in last place with 106 points.
New Zealand continues to lead the rankings with 126 rating points, followed by England with 122.
With the help of Bumrah's six wickets, England's ODI score against India was the lowest ever. Around Bumrah, the other pacers came together, with Prasidh Krishna grabbing one wicket and Mohammed Shami grabbing three.
With this victory, Rohit Sharma has now won all four of his ODI matches since being named the regular captain.
Following a convincing victory over the West Indies last month, Pakistan edged India to the No. 4 slot in the rankings. Australia dropped to third place as a result of their series loss to Sri Lanka. Their time at No. 3 was, however, brief as India quickly seized the position.
With the two remaining ODIs against England and the three-match series against West Indies later this month, India could increase their lead even further before Pakistan plays their next set of ODIs.
If India loses the final two games of the series against England, they would fall behind Pakistan and into fourth place, according to the ICC.
In their upcoming one-day international match against the Netherlands in Rotterdam, Babar Azam's team will play three 50-over games over the course of five days.