India continued their dominance in limited overs formats, maintaining the number 1 place in ODI and T20I in the ICC men’s team rankings on Monday. However, their dominance is not the longest, where Australia has tightened its hold at the top Test ranking,
In the annual update, the matches played since May 2024 have a full weight, while people of the last two years count 50%. This reshuffle has re -confirmed India’s height as a white ball powerhouse, underlining Australia’s Test Pedigree.
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India increased its ODI rating from 122 to 124 from a winning ICC Champions Trophy campaign. In that tournament, the runner -up New Zealand, climbing second place, Australia leapfrogging, which moved to third place. Sri Lanka’s effective form at home saw him in fourth place, pushed Pakistan and South Africa below the ladder.
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There was also a movement under the table. Afghanistan displaced England to reach seventh position, which came to the eighth position. The West Indies also left Bangladesh behind to claim ninth position after a five -digit profit.
In T20Is, the World Champions India maintained the top billing, although their lead in Australia, who finished second, compressed for nine points. England, New Zealand and West Indies were out of the top five. Sri Lanka continued to projection as they took Pakistan to seventh position. Bangladesh and Afghanistan complete the top 10.
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This year’s T20i ranking Now include 100 teams – 80 – after factoring in all those countries which have played at least eight matches in the last three years.
However, India’s hold on the test format has weakened. Despite a little dip, Australia lives comfortably with 126 points. England moved to second place, beating both India and South Africa. The success of the side of Ben Stokes in three of his last four Test series was important for his rise.
India finished fourth with 105 points, while South Africa finished third. The rest of the top 10 – New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe – remain unchanged.
Ireland and Afghanistan are not yet eligible for test ranking due to insufficient number of matches.
