Babar Azam’s Pakistan are currently ranked No.2 in the world
But they have a chance to become the No.1 ranked ODI team
Pakistan are scheduled to lock horns with Afghanistan in a 3-match series from August 22
If Pakistan win the series 3-0, they will topple Australia in the rankings
But if Pakistan lose even one match, they will drop down to No.3
In that case, Australia will stay at the top and India will move up to No.2
After the series against the Afghanistan, Pakistan will take part in the Asia Cup 2023
Pakistan finished as the runners-up in the Asia Cup last time around