No one is in competition in ICC T20 rankings, India’s reign of number 1 continues

New Delhi: Three-time World Cup winners India have retained their first position in the ICC T20 rankings, while England and Australia are at the second and third positions. India created history in March by becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title. Also, the team had won this title for the record third time. India hosted this tournament along with Sri Lanka.

The ICC said on its website, “In the latest rankings, 100 percent weightage has been given to all the matches played after May 2025 and 50 percent weightage to the matches of the last two years.” The ICC said, “India, which is on top with 275 points, has reduced its lead over England (262 points) by one point, while Australia has come closer to England in third place with 258 points.”

The teams of England and Australia remain in the top-5

Two-time champions England have 262 points while one-time champions Australia have 258 points. There is no change in the position of the top seven teams in the ICC T20 International rankings. New Zealand (247), South Africa (244), Pakistan (240) and West Indies (233) remain at their respective positions. However, Sri Lanka (221) has lost six rating points due to which it has slipped to ninth position. Whereas Bangladesh (225) has moved up one place to eighth position. Afghanistan (220) is at 10th place and the difference between it and Sri Lanka is very less. Zimbabwe and Ireland are at 11th and 12th position respectively.

The ICC said, “The emerging power of cricket in North America, America, has jumped two places, gaining six points.” He has reached 13th position and has left behind Netherlands (14th) and Scotland (15th). “Namibia remains at 16th position while Nepal (17th) and Oman (19th) have gained one place each,” the ICC said. They left behind UAE (18th) and Canada (20th) respectively.