The Indian and Australian men’s cricket teams have reaffirmed their global dominance in the latest ICC rankings across all three formats of the game — Test, ODI, and T20I — reflecting their consistent excellence over the past year.
Test Rankings: Australia Ascendant
Australia – Sitting comfortably atop the Test rankings with 126 rating points, the reigning World Test Champions (WTC 2023) have created a 13-point gulf between themselves and 2nd-placed England (113).
South Africa – Ranked third (111) and set to face Australia in the WTC 2025 Final.
India – Slipped to fourth place, followed by New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Ireland in that order.
ODI Rankings: India Lead the Charge
India – With 124 rating points, India hold the top spot, ahead of New Zealand and Australia (109 each).
Chasing pack – Sri Lanka and Pakistan follow closely (104 points each), while South Africa, Afghanistan, England, West Indies, and Bangladesh complete the top 10.
T20I Rankings: India’s Reign Continues
India – Champions of the latest T20 World Cup, India dominate with a staggering 271 rating points.
Top contenders – Australia, England, New Zealand, and West Indies round out the top five.
Also in the mix – South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan occupy ranks 6 to 10.
BCCI’s Grand Gesture
In recognition of their Champions Trophy triumph, the BCCI has announced a ₹58 crore reward for skipper Rohit Sharma and his victorious squad — a testament to the value of India’s resurgence on the world stage.
