ICC Releases Annual Update: Changes in Team Rankings Across Formats

Dubai – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its annual team rankings update, revealing shifts in positions across all formats, with Pakistan slipping in both Test and ODI rankings, while Sri Lanka enjoyed notable progress.

Test Rankings:

Australia remains at the top of the ICC Men’s Test rankings, maintaining a solid score of 126. However, their points have decreased from 15 to 13 due to a new calculation method, which assigns full weight (100%) to matches played since May 2024 and half value (50%) to older games. England, following a strong season under Ben Stokes, moved into second place, surpassing South Africa and India, who now occupy third and fourth places respectively. Sri Lanka made notable strides, jumping to sixth place, while Pakistan dropped to seventh.

The top 10 in the Test rankings remain largely stable, with New Zealand in fifth, Sri Lanka sixth, and Pakistan in seventh. West Indies, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe round out the top 10.

ODI Rankings:

India solidified their position at the top of the ODI rankings after securing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, increasing their rating to 124. New Zealand, runners-up in the tournament, climbed to second place, overtaking Australia, who are now third. Sri Lanka made the biggest leap, rising to fourth after a strong series win against both India and Australia. Pakistan dropped to fifth, while South Africa fell to sixth after a loss of four points.

Afghanistan, England, and the West Indies all made notable improvements, while Bangladesh slipped to 10th. The USA saw the largest jump (+6 points) but remained in 15th place. Oman moved ahead of Canada to claim the 16th spot.

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T20I Rankings:

India, the reigning world champions, retained their top spot in T20I rankings, although their lead over second-placed Australia has been slightly reduced. England held onto third, with New Zealand, the West Indies, and South Africa tied for fourth. Sri Lanka continued to rise, reaching seventh and pushing Pakistan to eighth. Bangladesh and Afghanistan hold the ninth and tenth positions, respectively.

Among the emerging teams, Canada saw the most significant rise, jumping 9 points into the top 20. The Bahamas and Estonia made dramatic improvements, climbing to 51st and 61st place, respectively.

Overall, the rankings reflect significant shifts in team performances, with Sri Lanka making impressive gains, while Pakistan and South Africa experienced declines.