Australia and India Lead ICC Men’s Rankings After Update

Australia continues to assert its dominance in the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings, holding the top spot comfortably despite a small reduction in their lead from 15 to 13 points. This retention of the position comes after their successful series wins. Meanwhile, England has made a significant move into the second place in the Test rankings after notable series victories against New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and West Indies.

In contrast, South Africa and India have each dropped one place in the Test rankings following the annual updates. These updates consider matches played since May 2024 at full value (100%) and earlier games over the previous two years at a reduced weight (50%).

India, however, maintains the number one position in both the ICC ODI and T20I rankings. After considerable improvements, India has strengthened its lead in the ODI rankings from a 12-point margin to a more substantial 15 points. This boost is largely attributed to their triumphant win at the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.

New Zealand has also climbed the ladder, overtaking Australia to secure the second position in the ODI rankings. Sri Lanka has demonstrated remarkable performance by advancing from sixth to fourth place.

In the T20I domain, India’s leadership persists, though their lead over Australia has been narrowed to nine points. The rankings saw Canada making impressive gains, moving up to 19th position by accumulating nine additional rating points. Meanwhile, Oman experienced an eight-point drop. Among the most significant movers are Bahamas and Estonia, which improved their rankings by moving up eight and seven places respectively. The T20I rankings now list a total of 100 teams, a notable increase from 80 teams since the rankings were first introduced in 2019.

These updates reflect dynamic shifts in international cricket, with teams like India, Australia, and England setting the pace in the cricketing world. The rankings offer an insightful glance into the state of international cricket and the evolving competitive landscape.