India retained their top position in the ODIs and T20Is to extend their dominance in the white-ball formats but slipped a place to fourth spot in the Test format, in which Australia reigned supreme, in the latest ICC annual men’s ranking update. The latest rankings rate all matches played since May 2024 at 100 per cent and those of the previous two years at 50 per cent.
In the ODI rankings, 2023 World Cup finalists India have strengthened their grip at the top on the back of a victorious ICC Champions Trophy campaign, improving their rating points from 122 to 124.
Coming in second place are the runners-up at the Champions Trophy, New Zealand, overtaking their TransTasman rivals Australia, who now occupy the third spot.
In T20Is, the current world champions India are placed at the top, although their lead over the second-placed Australia has reduced from 10 to nine points. The 2022 edition champions England sit at number three.
Reigning World Test Championship holders Australia have retained their top spot in the Test team rankings, though their lead was trimmed from 15 to 13 points after the annual update. Pat Cummins’ side boasts a rating of 126, staying well in front of the chasing pack.
Ben Stokes-led England made a big jump, moving up into the second place while overtaking both South Africa and India. England’s improved position comes on the back of winning three out of their four Test series in the past year. Their rating points climbed to 113, while South Africa (111) and India (105) each slipped one place to third and fourth.
