JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwe bowler Ray PricePrice is now ranked third in the world after a decent start to the World Cup in the subcontinent. Although Zimbabwe lost the opening match by 91 runs to champions Australia, he was one of three front line spinners that were outstanding. He was also key as his team won their first match of the tournament, beating Canada by 125 runs.
The opening bowler, Price, delivered the majority of Zimbabwes overs during power-play situations in both matches. Meanwhile, Daniel Vettori of New Zealand continues to lead the field with South Africa s Morne Morkel in second place. As of Monday, there was significant movement in the ICC ODI Player Rankings after 11 matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
In the latest rankings, which were released after the stunning tied Group B match between India and England in Bengaluru , Australia s Shane Watson, JP Duminy of South Africa , Netherlands Ryan ten Doeschate and South Africa s Dale Steyn have all achieved personal landmarks.
Watson, who scored 79 against Zimbabwe and 62 against New Zealand, has climbed four places to break into the top 10 for the first time in his career. Duminys contribution of 42 not out against the West Indies has lifted him two places to share 15th spot with captain Graeme Smith and West Indies Chris Gayle while Ten Doeschates 110-ball 119 against England has helped him vault 12 places to 20th position as Steyn has jumped four places to fourth position after his figures of 3-24 against the West Indies.
In the ICC ODI Player Rankings for all-rounders, Ten Doeschate has moved up four places to a career-best fifth position as the top four remain unchanged with Shakib leading the way.
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