ICC Rankings: India dominate white-ball formats, Australia reign supreme in Tests
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In the annual update, matches played since May 2024 carry full weight, while those from the previous two years count at 50%. This reshuffle has reaffirmed India's stature as a white-ball powerhouse while underscoring Australia's Test pedigree.
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India, fresh off a triumphant ICC Champions Trophy campaign, boosted their ODI rating from 122 to 124. New Zealand, the runners-up in that tournament, climbed to second, leapfrogging Australia, who slipped to third.
Sri Lanka's impressive form at home saw them rise to fourth, pushing Pakistan and South Africa down the ladder.
There was movement lower down the table too. Afghanistan rose to seventh, displacing England, who dropped to eighth. The West Indies also overtook Bangladesh to claim ninth place after a five-point gain.
In T20Is, world champions India maintain top billing, though their lead over second-placed Australia narrowed to nine points.
England, New Zealand, and the West Indies round out the top five. Sri Lanka's upward trajectory continued as they overtook Pakistan for seventh. Bangladesh and Afghanistan complete the top 10.
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now include 100 teams — up from 80 — after factoring in all nations that have played at least eight matches in the past three years.
However, India's hold over the Test format has weakened. Australia remain comfortably in the lead with 126 points, despite a slight dip.
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England surged to second, overtaking both India and South Africa. The Ben Stokes-led side's success in three of their last four Test series was key to their rise.
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India dropped to fourth with 105 points, while South Africa slipped to 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 rankings due to an insufficient number of matches.
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