India have become only the second team in cricket history to occupy the No 1 spot across all three formats after defeating Australia in the first ODI on Friday.

India moved past arch-rivals Pakistan to take the top position in the ODI rankings as a result of their latest victory, just before they host the World Cup.

They were already No 1 in Tests and T20Is.

Only South Africa in 2012 have previously achieved the feat.

India’s five-wicket victory over Australia in Mohali took them to 116 rating points, one ahead of Pakistan.

But the hosts could slip down the table if Australia – on 111 points – win the remaining two matches in the series, a warm-up for the World Cup.

If India win the series, they will head into the showpiece tournament as the world’s top-ranked ODI team.

India, who last week won their eighth Asia Cup title by thrashing Sri Lanka in the final, were in top form as they registered a comfortable win over Pat Cummins’ team.

Mohammed Shami claimed five wickets to restrict Australia to 276 before half-centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav sealed the win for the home side.

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