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ICC Cricket Rankings: Latest Batting, Bowling, All-Rounder & Team Rankings

Check the latest ICC Cricket Rankings for Test, ODI and T20I cricket, including batting, bowling, all-rounder and team rankings.

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Latest ICC Cricket Rankings for Test ODI T20I batting bowling all-rounders and teams

Latest ICC Cricket Rankings for Test ODI T20I batting bowling all-rounders and teams

ICC Cricket Rankings: Latest Test, ODI & T20I Player Rankings

The ICC Cricket Rankings show how international players and teams are placed in Test, ODI and T20I cricket. Player rankings are divided into batting, bowling and all-rounder categories, so fans can check the leading players in each format. The rankings are updated regularly after international matches, which means the names and positions can change as players perform.

Here are the current No. 1 players in the main men's player-ranking categories based on the latest available ICC updates:

Format Batting No. 1 Bowling No. 1 All-Rounder No. 1
Test Harry Brook Mitchell Starc Ravindra Jadeja
ODI Shubman Gill Rashid Khan Azmatullah Omarzai
T20I Ishan Kishan Abrar Ahmed Sikandar Raza

The latest major T20I update was published on September 23, 2026, when Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed moved to No. 1 in T20I bowling and Harry Brook reached a career-best fourth place in T20I batting. The Test rankings were most recently highlighted in the September 16 update, while the latest ODI data continues to show Shubman Gill at the top of the batting rankings.

What Are the Latest ICC Cricket Rankings?

The latest ICC Cricket Rankings today are based on the most recent ranking updates released by the International Cricket Council. As of September 24, 2026, the latest major Men’s Player Rankings update was published on September 23. ICC rankings cover Test, ODI and T20I cricket, with separate lists for batters, bowlers and all-rounders.

Format No. 1 Batter No. 1 Bowler No. 1 All-Rounder
Test Harry Brook Mitchell Starc Ravindra Jadeja
ODI Shubman Gill Rashid Khan Azmatullah Omarzai
T20I Ishan Kishan Abrar Ahmed Sikandar Raza

The latest update brought some important changes in white-ball cricket. Abrar Ahmed moved to No. 1 in T20I bowling, replacing Rashid Khan, while Ishan Kishan remained the top T20I batter. Harry Brook stayed No. 1 in Test batting and moved up to fourth in T20I batting after a strong series against Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill also remains at the top of the ODI batting rankings.

Who Is No. 1 in Test, ODI and T20I Cricket?

There is no single No. 1 player across all Test, ODI and T20I cricket because the ICC keeps separate rankings for batters, bowlers and all-rounders. In the latest available rankings, Harry Brook leads Test batting, Shubman Gill leads ODI batting, and Ishan Kishan leads T20I batting. Among bowlers, Mitchell Starc is No. 1 in Tests, Rashid Khan leads ODIs, and Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed is No. 1 in T20Is.

Format No. 1 Batter No. 1 Bowler No. 1 All-Rounder
Test Harry Brook Mitchell Starc Ravindra Jadeja
ODI Shubman Gill Rashid Khan Azmatullah Omarzai
T20I Ishan Kishan Abrar Ahmed Sikandar Raza

These rankings are updated regularly, so the top position can change after new international performances. The latest major T20I update on September 23, 2026 saw Abrar Ahmed move to the top of the bowling rankings, while Harry Brook remained the No. 1 Test batter and Gill remained the No. 1 ODI batter.

Which Players and Teams Are Ranked at the Top?

The ICC rankings have separate leaders for Test, ODI and T20I cricket, with player rankings covering batting, bowling and all-rounders. In the latest available rankings, Harry Brook leads Test batting, Shubman Gill leads ODI batting, and Ishan Kishan leads T20I batting. Among bowlers, Mitchell Starc is No. 1 in Tests, Rashid Khan leads ODIs, and Abrar Ahmed is No. 1 in T20Is. Ravindra Jadeja, Azmatullah Omarzai and Sikandar Raza lead the Test, ODI and T20I all-rounder rankings respectively.

Category Test ODI T20I
No. 1 Batter Harry Brook Shubman Gill Ishan Kishan
No. 1 Bowler Mitchell Starc Rashid Khan Abrar Ahmed
No. 1 All-Rounder Ravindra Jadeja Azmatullah Omarzai Sikandar Raza

For team rankings, Australia are currently ranked No. 1 in Tests, India remain No. 1 in ODIs, while England moved to No. 1 in T20Is after their 4–0 series win over India in July 2026. The ICC also confirms that India retained the top ODI team position after the May 2026 annual update.

ICC Test Rankings: Batters, Bowlers, All-Rounders and Teams

The ICC Test rankings show the latest positions of players and teams in the longest format of international cricket. The player rankings are divided into batting, bowling and all-rounder categories, while teams have a separate Test ranking based on their recent results. In the latest available rankings, Harry Brook leads Test batting, Mitchell Starc leads Test bowling, and Ravindra Jadeja is the top-ranked Test all-rounder.

Category No. 1 Team
Test Batter Harry Brook England
Test Bowler Mitchell Starc Australia
Test All-Rounder Ravindra Jadeja India
Test Team Australia Australia

Australia also remain No. 1 in the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings, ahead of South Africa and India. The latest annual team update in May 2026 had Australia on top with 131 points, followed by South Africa on 119 and India on 104.

The Test player rankings can change after strong performances in international matches. For example, Mitchell Starc moved to No. 1 in Test bowling after taking 10 wickets against Bangladesh, while Harry Brook has held the top Test batting position after moving ahead of Joe Root earlier in 2026.

Who Is No. 1 in the Latest Test Batting and Bowling Rankings?

Harry Brook is the No. 1 ranked Test batter, with 861 rating points in the latest available ICC Test batting rankings. England’s Brook is ahead of Australia’s Steve Smith and England’s Joe Root, who are ranked second and third respectively.

Mitchell Starc is the No. 1 Test bowler, with 872 rating points. The Australia fast bowler moved to the top after his 10-wicket performance against Bangladesh and has remained No. 1 in the latest updates. Matt Henry is second, while Ollie Robinson has climbed to third.

What Are the Latest ICC Test All-Rounder and Team Rankings?

Ravindra Jadeja is the No. 1 ranked Test all-rounder in the latest ICC Men’s Test rankings. He has remained at the top of this category, with Australia’s Pat Cummins and other leading all-rounders also among the top-ranked players.

Australia are the No. 1 team in the ICC Test Team Rankings, with a current rating of 126 on the ICC team rankings page. South Africa and India are also among the leading Test teams. The team rankings are separate from player rankings and are updated as international Test results are added.

ICC ODI Rankings: Batting, Bowling, All-Rounders and Teams

The ICC ODI rankings show the latest positions of players and teams in One Day International cricket. Player rankings are divided into batting, bowling and all-rounder categories, while teams have a separate ODI ranking. In the latest available update, Shubman Gill is the No. 1 ODI batter with 801 rating points, Rashid Khan is the No. 1 ODI bowler with 714 points, and Azmatullah Omarzai leads the ODI all-rounder rankings with 337 points.

ODI Ranking Category No. 1 Rating
Batting Shubman Gill (India) 801
Bowling Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) 714
All-Rounder Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) 337
Team India 269

India are also the No. 1 ODI team, with a rating of 269, followed by England on the same rating and Australia on 260. Among the leading players, Virat Kohli is No. 3 and Rohit Sharma No. 4 in ODI batting, while Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed is No. 2 in bowling. These rankings can change after new ODI matches and player performances, so the page should be updated whenever ICC releases new rankings.

Who Is No. 1 in the Latest ODI Batting and Bowling Rankings?

Shubman Gill is the No. 1 batter in the latest ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings, with 801 rating points. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell is second with 794 points, while India’s Virat Kohli is third with 767 points.

Rashid Khan is the No. 1 bowler in the latest ICC Men’s ODI bowling rankings, with 714 rating points. Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed is second with 675 points, followed by New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner on 644. The latest bowling table is dated 22 September 2026.

What Are the Latest ICC ODI All-Rounder and Team Rankings?

In the latest ICC Men ODI rankings, updated on September 22, 2026, Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan is the No. 1 ODI all-rounder with 337 rating points. Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza is second with 276, while Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz is third with 260 points. India’s Axar Patel is currently ninth, while Ravindra Jadeja is 20th.

For ODI team rankings, India are ranked No. 1 with a rating of 269, with England also on 269. Australia are third with 260, followed by New Zealand and South Africa. Pakistan are sixth with a rating of 240.

ODI Category Rank 1 Rating
All-Rounder Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) 337
Team India 269

ICC T20I Rankings: Batting, Bowling, All-Rounders and Teams

The ICC T20I rankings show the latest positions of players and teams in Twenty20 International cricket. Player rankings are divided into batting, bowling and all-rounder categories, while teams have a separate T20I ranking. In the latest available update, Ishan Kishan is the No. 1 T20I batter, Abrar Ahmed is the No. 1 T20I bowler, and Sikandar Raza leads the T20I all-rounder rankings.

T20I Ranking Category No. 1 Country
Batting Ishan Kishan India
Bowling Abrar Ahmed Pakistan
All-Rounder Sikandar Raza Zimbabwe
Team England England

England are currently the No. 1 team in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, with a rating of 269. They moved to the top after winning their five-match T20I series against India 4–0 in July 2026. In the latest player update on September 23, 2026, Abrar Ahmed moved to No. 1 in T20I bowling, while Harry Brook climbed to a career-best fourth place in T20I batting.

Who Is No. 1 in the Latest T20I Batting and Bowling Rankings?

Ishan Kishan is the No. 1 batter in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings, with 904 rating points. India’s Abhishek Sharma is second on 893 points, while Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan is third with 848 points. Kishan has stayed at the top as the latest rankings were updated in September 2026.

Abrar Ahmed is the No. 1 T20I bowler, with 736 rating points. He moved ahead of Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, who is now second with 735 points, while Australia’s Adam Zampa is third with 700 points. Abrar’s rise came after his recent T20I performances, making him the latest Pakistani bowler to reach the No. 1 position.

What Are the Latest ICC T20I All-Rounder and Team Rankings?

Sikandar Raza is the No. 1 all-rounder in the latest ICC Men’s T20I rankings, with 321 rating points. Pakistan’s Saim Ayub is second with 275 points, followed by England’s Will Jacks with 257 points. India’s Hardik Pandya is currently seventh with 230 points. The latest available ranking table is dated September 22, 2026.

For the T20I team rankings, England are currently No. 1 with a rating of 269 on the ICC team rankings page. India are the reigning T20 World Cup champions, but the current team table lists England at the top, so this ranking should be updated whenever ICC releases a new team update.

T20I Category No. 1 Rating
All-Rounder Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) 321
Team England 269

Who Are the Top 10 Batters in ICC Cricket Rankings?

The ICC Top 10 batting rankings are listed separately for Test, ODI and T20I cricket. In the latest updates, Harry Brook leads Test batting, Shubman Gill leads ODI batting, and Ishan Kishan leads T20I batting. The rankings change regularly as players perform in international matches, so the tables below should be updated whenever ICC releases a new ranking update.

Rank Test Batters ODI Batters T20I Batters
1 Harry Brook Shubman Gill Ishan Kishan
2 Steve Smith Daryl Mitchell Sahibzada Farhan
3 Joe Root Virat Kohli Abhishek Sharma
4 Travis Head Rohit Sharma Phil Salt
5 Temba Bavuma Ibrahim Zadran Pathum Nissanka
6 Rachin Ravindra Babar Azam Tilak Varma
7 Rishabh Pant Joe Root Jos Buttler
8 Daryl Mitchell Shai Hope Harry Brook
9 Shubman Gill Harry Tector Mitchell Marsh
10 Kamindu Mendis Kusal Mendis Dewald Brevis

Harry Brook is currently the No. 1 Test batter, while his strong recent T20I form has moved him to fourth in that format. In ODI cricket, Shubman Gill remains No. 1, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also inside the top four. Ishan Kishan continues to lead T20I batting, with Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan second and India’s Abhishek Sharma third.

Top 10 Test and ODI Batters in the Latest Rankings

The ICC keeps separate batting rankings for Test and ODI cricket, so the top-ranked players can be different in each format. In the latest rankings, Harry Brook leads Test batting with 861 rating points, while Shubman Gill leads ODI batting with 801 points. India also have several players in the top 10, including Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill in Tests, and Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam among the leading ODI batters.

Rank Test Batter Rating ODI Batter Rating
1 Harry Brook (England) 861 Shubman Gill (India) 801
2 Steve Smith (Australia) 840 Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) 794
3 Joe Root (England) 816 Virat Kohli (India) 767
4 Travis Head (Australia) 811 Rohit Sharma (India) 758
5 Temba Bavuma (South Africa) 775 Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) 719
6 Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) 740 Babar Azam (Pakistan) 689
7 Rishabh Pant (India) 713 Joe Root (England) 675
8 Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) 710 Shai Hope (West Indies) 673
9 Shubman Gill (India) 709 Harry Tector (Ireland) 653
10 Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka) 706 Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) 648

These rankings can change after new international matches, so the tables should be updated whenever ICC releases a new ranking update. At present, Harry Brook is the leading Test batter and Shubman Gill is the leading ODI batter, while Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain inside the ODI top four.

Top 10 T20I Batters and Their Current Ratings

The latest available ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings were updated on September 22, 2026. Ishan Kishan leads the rankings with 904 rating points, followed by India’s Abhishek Sharma on 893 and Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan on 848. England’s Harry Brook has moved up to fourth after scoring 170 runs in his recent T20I series against Sri Lanka.

Rank T20I Batter Country Rating
1 Ishan Kishan India 904
2 Abhishek Sharma India 893
3 Sahibzada Farhan Pakistan 848
4 Harry Brook England 793
5 Jos Buttler England 789
6 Dewald Brevis South Africa 789
7 Phil Salt England 775
8 Pathum Nissanka Sri Lanka 757
9 Tilak Varma India 726
10 Mitchell Marsh Australia 706

The table shows how close some of the top batters are. Ishan Kishan remains at No. 1, while Abhishek Sharma is only 11 rating points behind him. Brook’s move to fourth is also one of the main changes in the latest update, while Jos Buttler and Dewald Brevis are level on 789 points. These rankings can change after new T20I matches, so this section should be updated with every major ICC ranking release.

Who Are the Top 10 Bowlers in ICC Cricket Rankings?

The ICC bowling rankings have separate lists for Test, ODI and T20I cricket. In the latest available rankings, Mitchell Starc leads Test bowling, Rashid Khan leads ODI bowling, and Abrar Ahmed leads T20I bowling. The rankings can change after new international matches, so these tables should be updated whenever ICC releases a new update.

Top 10 Test Bowlers

Rank Player Team Rating
1 Mitchell Starc Australia 872
2 Matt Henry New Zealand 861
3 Ollie Robinson England 856
4 Jasprit Bumrah India 853
5 Pat Cummins Australia 841
6 Marco Jansen South Africa 825
7 Kagiso Rabada South Africa 807
8 Scott Boland Australia 804
9 Josh Hazlewood Australia 783
10 Noman Ali Pakistan 777

Top 10 Test and ODI Bowlers in the Latest Rankings

Rank Player Team Rating
1 Rashid Khan Afghanistan 714
2 Abrar Ahmed Pakistan 675
3 Mitchell Santner New Zealand 644
4 Maheesh Theekshana Sri Lanka 635
5 Jofra Archer England 633
6 Keshav Maharaj South Africa 626
7 Shaheen Afridi Pakistan 604
8 Mehidy Hasan Miraz Bangladesh 602
=9 Kuldeep Yadav India 596
=9 Gudakesh Motie West Indies 596

Top 10 T20I Bowlers and Their Current Ratings

Rank Player Team Rating
1 Abrar Ahmed Pakistan 736
2 Rashid Khan Afghanistan 735
3 Adam Zampa Australia 700
4 Adil Rashid England 695
5 Nathan Ellis Australia 675
6 Jamie Overton England 674
7 Varun Chakaravarthy India 671
8 Mohammad Nawaz Pakistan 658
9 Wanindu Hasaranga Sri Lanka 656
10 Jasprit Bumrah India 651

The latest update also shows how close some rankings can be. In T20Is, Abrar Ahmed leads Rashid Khan by only one rating point, while in ODI bowling Kuldeep Yadav and Gudakesh Motie are tied on 596 points. These small gaps mean a strong performance in a single series can quickly change the positions.

Who Are the Top 10 All-Rounders in ICC Cricket?

The ICC has separate all-rounder rankings for Test, ODI and T20I cricket. In the latest available tables, Ravindra Jadeja is No. 1 in Test all-rounder rankings, Azmatullah Omarzai leads the ODI list, and Sikandar Raza is the top-ranked T20I all-rounder. These rankings are updated as players perform in international matches, so the positions can change over time.

Top 10 ICC Test All-Rounders

Rank Player Team Rating
1 Ravindra Jadeja India 422
2 Marco Jansen South Africa 344
3 Mehidy Hasan Miraz Bangladesh 314
4 Mitchell Starc Australia 276
5 Wiaan Mulder South Africa 245
6 Pat Cummins Australia 234
6 Washington Sundar India 234
8 Justin Greaves West Indies 225
9 Gus Atkinson England 219
10 Joe Root England 200

Ravindra Jadeja leads the Test all-rounder rankings with 422 points, well ahead of Marco Jansen and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. India’s Washington Sundar is also inside the top 10.

Top 10 Test and ODI All-Rounders in the Rankings

Rank Player Team Rating
1 Azmatullah Omarzai Afghanistan 337
2 Sikandar Raza Zimbabwe 276
3 Mehidy Hasan Miraz Bangladesh 260
4 Michael Bracewell New Zealand 250
5 Mitchell Santner New Zealand 247
6 Mohammad Nabi Afghanistan 238
6 Brandon McMullen Scotland 238
8 Rashid Khan Afghanistan 232
9 Axar Patel India 210
10 Wanindu Hasaranga Sri Lanka 201

Azmatullah Omarzai remains No. 1 in ODI all-rounder rankings with 337 points. Sikandar Raza has moved closer to him and is now second after a strong ODI series against Australia, where he made important contributions with both bat and ball.

Top 10 T20I All-Rounders and Their Current Ratings

Rank Player Team Rating
1 Sikandar Raza Zimbabwe 321
2 Saim Ayub Pakistan 275
3 Will Jacks England 257
4 Dipendra Singh Airee Nepal 256
5 Azmatullah Omarzai Afghanistan 251
6 Roston Chase West Indies 249
7 Hardik Pandya India 230
8 Gerhard Erasmus Namibia 213
9 Jason Holder West Indies 209
10 Mohammad Nabi Afghanistan 205

Sikandar Raza is the No. 1 T20I all-rounder with 321 points, followed by Pakistan’s Saim Ayub and England’s Will Jacks. India’s Hardik Pandya is seventh with 230 points.

Because ICC rankings change after new international performances, this section should be updated regularly rather than tied to one year. That will allow the page to remain useful as the rankings change in the future.

What Are the Latest ICC Team Rankings?

The latest ICC Men’s Team Rankings cover three formats: Test, ODI and T20I. As of the latest available update, Australia are No. 1 in Tests, India are No. 1 in ODIs, and India are also No. 1 in T20Is. The rankings are based on each team’s recent international results and are updated as new matches are added.

Rank Test Rating ODI Rating T20I Rating
1 Australia 126 India 116 India 269
2 South Africa 119 New Zealand 109 England 269
3 New Zealand 106 Australia 103 Australia 260
4 India 105 South Africa 103 New Zealand 247
5 England 102 Pakistan 100 South Africa 243
6 Bangladesh 78 Sri Lanka 96 Pakistan 240
7 Sri Lanka 75 England 93 West Indies 234
8 West Indies 74 Afghanistan 92 Bangladesh 224
9 Pakistan 71 Bangladesh 83 Sri Lanka 220
10 Zimbabwe 17 West Indies 77 Afghanistan 220

India position is especially notable in white-ball cricket. They lead the ODI rankings with 116 points, while in T20Is India and England are level on 269 rating points, with India listed first. Australia remain clearly on top of the Test rankings with a rating of 126.

Because team rankings change as new international matches are played, this section should be updated whenever a fresh ICC ranking update changes the positions or ratings.

Which Teams Lead the Test and ODI Rankings?

Australia are No. 1 in the latest ICC Men Test Team Rankings, with a rating of 126. India lead the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 116. These are separate rankings because ICC calculates team positions independently for each format.

Australia have remained at the top of Test cricket after the latest annual ranking update, while India continue to hold the top ODI position. The ODI annual update in May 2026 also confirmed India at No. 1, ahead of New Zealand and Australia.

Which Teams Lead the T20I Rankings?

India currently lead the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings with a rating of 269. England are second, also on 269, while Australia are third with 260. India stay ahead of England in the latest table because the teams have different points and match totals, even though both have the same rating.

Rank Team Rating
1 India 269
2 England 269
3 Australia 260
4 New Zealand 247
5 South Africa 243
6 Pakistan 240

The top of the table has changed during 2026. England took the No. 1 position in July after beating India 4–0, but India are now back at the top in the latest available rankings. This shows how quickly T20I team positions can change after a series of international matches.

Where Do India Players Stand in the ICC Rankings?

India have several players near the top of the latest ICC Test, ODI and T20I player rankings. Shubman Gill is No. 1 in ODI batting, while Ishan Kishan is No. 1 in T20I batting. In Test cricket, Rishabh Pant is India’s highest-ranked batter at No. 7, while Jasprit Bumrah is No. 4 among Test bowlers and Ravindra Jadeja is No. 1 among Test all-rounders.

Format Category India’s Top-Ranked Players
Test Batting Rishabh Pant (7), Shubman Gill (9), Yashasvi Jaiswal (11)
Test Bowling Jasprit Bumrah (4), Mohammed Siraj (17)
Test All-Rounder Ravindra Jadeja (1), Washington Sundar (6)
ODI Batting Shubman Gill (1), Virat Kohli (3), Rohit Sharma (4)
ODI Bowling Kuldeep Yadav (9), Mohammed Siraj (25), Jasprit Bumrah (27)
ODI All-Rounder Axar Patel (9)
T20I Batting Ishan Kishan (1), Abhishek Sharma (3), Tilak Varma (6)
T20I Bowling Varun Chakaravarthy (7), Jasprit Bumrah (10), Axar Patel (15)
T20I All-Rounder Hardik Pandya (7), Abhishek Sharma (16), Shivam Dube (18)

India are also No. 1 in the current ODI and T20I team rankings, while they are fourth in Test team rankings. These player positions can change after new international matches, so the rankings on this page should be updated regularly to keep the information current.

India Highest-Ranked Batters and Bowlers

India have several players near the top of the latest ICC Test, ODI and T20I rankings. Shubman Gill is India’s highest-ranked ODI batter at No. 1, while Ishan Kishan is No. 1 in T20I batting. In Test batting, Rishabh Pant is currently India’s highest-ranked batter at No. 7.

Among bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah is India’s highest-ranked Test bowler at No. 4, Kuldeep Yadav is the top Indian in ODI bowling at No. 9, and Varun Chakaravarthy is India’s highest-ranked T20I bowler at No. 7. These positions can change after new international matches, so the rankings should be updated regularly.

India Highest-Ranked All-Rounders and Teams

India have strong representation in the latest ICC all-rounder rankings across all three formats. Ravindra Jadeja is No. 1 in Test all-rounder rankings with 422 points, while Axar Patel is India’s highest-ranked ODI all-rounder at No. 9 with 210 points. In T20Is, Hardik Pandya is India’s highest-ranked all-rounder at No. 7 with 230 points. Washington Sundar is also ranked inside the Test top 10 at No. 6 with 234 points.

Format India Highest-Ranked All-Rounder Rank Rating
Test Ravindra Jadeja 1 422
ODI Axar Patel 9 210
T20I Hardik Pandya 7 230

For ICC team rankings, India are currently No. 1 in ODI cricket with a rating of 116, No. 1 in T20I cricket with 269, and No. 4 in Tests with 105. This gives India the top team position in both major white-ball formats, while Australia currently lead the Test rankings.

Where Do Pakistan Players Stand in the ICC Rankings?

Pakistan have several players placed high in the latest ICC Test, ODI and T20I rankings. Babar Azam is Pakistan’s highest-ranked Test and ODI batter, while Sahibzada Farhan is the highest-ranked Pakistan batter in T20Is at No. 3. In bowling, Noman Ali is Pakistan’s top-ranked Test bowler at No. 9, Abrar Ahmed is No. 2 in ODI bowling, and Abrar has now moved to No. 1 in T20I bowling after the latest September 23 update.

Format Category Pakistan Highest-Ranked Players
Test Batting Babar Azam — No. 15, 679
Test Bowling Noman Ali — No. 9, 785
ODI Batting Babar Azam — No. 6, 689
ODI Bowling Abrar Ahmed — No. 2, 675
T20I Batting Sahibzada Farhan — No. 3, 848
T20I Bowling Abrar Ahmed — No. 1, 736

Pakistan’s team rankings are currently No. 8 in Tests, No. 5 in ODIs and No. 6 in T20Is. Abrar Ahmed’s latest move to No. 1 in T20I bowling is the biggest recent change for Pakistan, while Babar remains a top-six ODI batter and Sahibzada Farhan is inside the T20I batting top three.

Pakistan Highest-Ranked Batters and Bowlers

Pakistan have several players placed high in the latest ICC Test, ODI and T20I batting and bowling rankings. Babar Azam is Pakistan’s highest-ranked Test batter at No. 13 with 684 rating points and their highest-ranked ODI batter at No. 6 with 689 points. In T20Is, Sahibzada Farhan is Pakistan’s highest-ranked batter at No. 3 with 848 points.

Among bowlers, Noman Ali is Pakistan’s highest-ranked Test bowler at No. 10 with 777 points. In ODI cricket, Abrar Ahmed is No. 2 with 675 points, while he has now moved to No. 1 in T20I bowling with 736 points after the latest September 23 update.

Format Category Pakistan’s Highest-Ranked Player Rank Rating
Test Batting Babar Azam 13 684
Test Bowling Noman Ali 10 777
ODI Batting Babar Azam 6 689
ODI Bowling Abrar Ahmed 2 675
T20I Batting Sahibzada Farhan 3 848
T20I Bowling Abrar Ahmed 1 736

The biggest recent ranking move for Pakistan is Abrar Ahmed reaching No. 1 in T20I bowling, moving one place above Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. Sahibzada Farhan has also remained in the T20I batting top three, making him Pakistan’s leading batter in the shortest format.

Pakistan Highest-Ranked All-Rounders and Teams

Pakistan have players ranked across the Test, ODI and T20I all-rounder lists. In the latest available rankings, Salman Agha is Pakistan’s highest-ranked Test all-rounder at No. 47, while he is also the country’s highest-ranked ODI all-rounder at No. 13 with 193 rating points. In T20Is, Saim Ayub is Pakistan highest-ranked all-rounder at No. 2 with 275 points, behind Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza.

Format Pakistan’s Highest-Ranked All-Rounder Rank Rating
Test Salman Agha 47 87
ODI Salman Agha 13 193
T20I Saim Ayub 2 275

For the ICC Men’s Team Rankings, Pakistan are currently No. 9 in Tests with a rating of 71, No. 5 in ODIs with 100, and No. 6 in T20Is with 240. The team rankings are separate from player rankings and can change when new international results are added. (icc-cricket.com)

How Do ICC Cricket Rankings Work?

The ICC Cricket Rankings use a points-based system to measure the performances of international players and teams. Player rankings are separate for Test, ODI and T20I cricket, and players are rated in batting, bowling and all-rounder categories. ICC uses a computer-based calculation system that looks at many match details, including a player's performance, the strength of the opposition and the conditions of the match. Recent performances have more effect on a rating, but older performances are also included, so one good or bad match does not usually change a player's position completely.

For teams, ICC calculates ratings from the points earned from matches or series compared with the number of matches or series counted. The team rankings are also affected by the strength of the opponent, so beating a highly ranked team can have a different effect from beating a lower ranked team. ICC updates men's player rankings weekly, while team rankings are updated after Test series and after ODI and T20I matches.

How Are ICC Player Ratings Calculated After Each Match?

ICC player ratings are calculated using an automatic points-based system after a match. For batters, the system looks at factors such as runs scored, the strength of the opposition bowling attack, the scoring level of the match, whether the batter was out or not out, and the match result. For bowlers, it considers wickets, runs conceded, the quality of the batters dismissed, the scoring level, bowling workload and the match result. ODI and T20I ratings also give more value to fast scoring and bowling economy.

The new performance is then combined with the player's previous rating through a moving-average system. Recent performances have more effect than older performances, so a player can move up after a strong run of matches, while a poor period can lower the rating. ICC says the calculation is fully computer-based, with no human judgement involved in deciding the rating.

How Do Recent Results Change Player and Team Rankings?

Recent match results can quickly affect ICC player rankings, but one match does not completely decide a player’s position. ICC uses a moving-average system, so a player’s new performance is combined with past performances, with more weight given to recent results. A strong batting or bowling performance can increase the rating, while weaker performances can bring it down. The effect also depends on factors such as the strength of the opposition and the conditions of the match.

For team rankings, match results have a more direct effect. A win generally improves a team’s rating, while a loss lowers it, and beating a higher-rated team can give a bigger boost than beating a lower-rated team. ODI and T20I team rankings are updated after each match, while Test team rankings are updated after each series. This is why a team can move up the table after a strong series, while a poor result can cause it to drop.

When Are the ICC Cricket Rankings Updated?

The ICC Men’s Player Rankings are updated every Wednesday. The update covers matches completed up to the previous day, so results from Monday and Tuesday can be included, while matches played on Wednesday are normally included in the following update. This applies to Test, ODI and T20I player rankings, including batting, bowling and all-rounder lists.

The ICC Team Rankings follow a different schedule. Test team rankings are updated after each Test series, while ODI and T20I team rankings are updated after matches. ICC also carries out a major annual rankings update around May 1, when the weighting of older and newer results is changed. This means player and team rankings can change at different times even when they relate to the same format.

When Are Men’s Test, ODI and T20I Player Rankings Updated?

The ICC Men’s Test, ODI and T20I Player Rankings are updated every Wednesday. The update includes all eligible men’s international matches completed up to the previous day, so performances from Monday and Tuesday can appear in that week’s ranking update. Matches played on Wednesday are normally included in the following week’s update.

This weekly system covers batting, bowling and all-rounder rankings across all three formats. ICC uses a computer-based rating system, so a player’s position can move after a strong or poor performance, depending on the match and other ranking factors. The rankings are therefore useful to check regularly rather than treating them as a fixed yearly list.

How Often Are ICC Team Rankings Updated?

The ICC Team Rankings are updated at different times for each format. Test team rankings are updated after every Test series, while ODI and T20I team rankings are updated after every match. This means a team can move up or down the table soon after an international game, especially in ODI and T20I cricket.

ICC also carries out a major annual rankings update around May 1 each year. During this update, older results receive less weight or drop out of the calculation, while more recent results carry greater weight. The annual update can therefore change team positions even when no new match has been played on that day.

FAQs:

What are ICC Cricket Rankings?

ICC Cricket Rankings show the current positions of international players and teams in Test, ODI and T20I cricket.

Who is No. 1 in ICC Test batting rankings?

Harry Brook is currently the No. 1 ranked Test batter in the latest ICC rankings.

Who is No. 1 in ICC ODI batting rankings?

Shubman Gill currently holds the No. 1 position in ODI batting.

Who is No. 1 in ICC T20I batting rankings?

Ishan Kishan is currently the No. 1 T20I batter in the latest rankings.

Who is No. 1 in ICC bowling rankings?

Mitchell Starc leads Test bowling, Rashid Khan leads ODI bowling, and Abrar Ahmed leads T20I bowling.

Who is No. 1 in ICC all-rounder rankings?

Ravindra Jadeja leads Test all-rounders, Azmatullah Omarzai leads ODIs, and Sikandar Raza leads T20Is.

How often are ICC player rankings updated?

ICC Men’s Player Rankings are generally updated every Wednesday after eligible international matches are completed.

How often are ICC team rankings updated?

ODI and T20I team rankings are updated after matches, while Test team rankings are updated after Test series.

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