Official ICC Cricket Team Rankings (Test, ODI & T20I)

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No. 1 Test: Australia (126)
No. 1 ODI: India (116)
No. 1 T20I: India / England (268)
No. 1 Women: Australia (163 WODI / 291 WT20I)

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Global Cricket Ranking Leaders Snapshot

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Test Leader
Australia
Rating: 126 | Points: 3,411 (27 Matches)
ODI Leader
India
Rating: 116 | Points: 3,841 (33 Matches)
T20I Leader
India & England
Rating: 268 | IND: 16,366 pts / ENG: 10,186 pts

Official ICC Men's Test Team Rankings

Last updated: 27 Aug 2026

The ICC Test Championship rankings evaluate performance over multi-year cycles. Australia maintains the top rank with 126 rating points, followed by a resurgent South Africa (119) and New Zealand (106). Follow live Test match streams on PAK vs ENG 2nd Test Live and check daily updates on Latest Cricket News.

PosTeamMatchesPointsRating
1Australia273,411126
2South Africa192,256119
3New Zealand222,336106
4India293,042105
5England323,15899
6Bangladesh241,87878
7Sri Lanka191,43475
8Pakistan191,42775
9West Indies272,00874
10Zimbabwe1321717

How the ICC Cricket Team Rankings System Works

The official ICC Cricket Team Ranking algorithm calculates relative strength based on matches played over an active 3-to-4 year window. Points are awarded using a weighted rating system:

  • Current Cycle Weighting: Matches played within the last 12-24 months carry 100% weighting, while matches played in the preceding 24 months carry 50% weighting.
  • Rating Formula: A team's rating is calculated as Rating = Total Points Earned / Total Matches Played, rounded to the nearest integer.
  • Opponent Multiplier: Defeating higher-ranked teams generates significantly higher ranking points than defeating lower-ranked sides.

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Frequently Asked Questions on ICC Team Rankings

Who is the No. 1 team in the world in Test cricket?
Australia is currently ranked No. 1 in the ICC Men's Test Rankings with 126 rating points and 3,411 points across 27 matches, followed by South Africa (119) and New Zealand (106).
Which team leads the ICC ODI Rankings?
India holds the No. 1 ranking in ICC Men's ODIs with 116 rating points from 33 matches, ahead of New Zealand (109) and Australia (102).
How often are the ICC Team Rankings updated?
The ICC updates team rankings after the conclusion of each bilateral Test series, ODI series, or multi-nation T20 tournament. The annual global rating cycle update occurs in May.
Can I stream international matches of top ICC teams on WebCric?
Yes. WebCric offers free live cricket streaming, HD feeds, ball-by-ball commentary, and schedule trackers for all major ICC tournaments, bilateral tours, IPL, and PSL fixtures.