In the dynamic world of cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued its annual update to the T20 rankings, revealing notable shifts in team standings. Pakistan faced a setback, slipping two spots to seventh position while India maintains its lead at the top despite a slight decrease in points.
India leading the latest ICC rankings
India’s dominance in T20 cricket remains undisputed with a rating of 264, although their lead has narrowed to just seven points as second-placed Australia (257) edges closer. The Australian team’s rise sees them surpass England (252), who now occupy the third spot.
South Africa emerges as a significant mover in the rankings, climbing two places to fourth position with a rating of 250, trailing England by a mere two points. Meanwhile, the West Indies hold steady in sixth place with 249 points, maintaining a slim lead over Pakistan.
The ICC clarifies that the rankings update considers performances from May 2021 onwards with India’s notable series triumph over Australia under Virat Kohli’s captaincy which concluded in January 2021, falling outside the rankings period.
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Results between May 2021 and May 2023 carry a 50% weighting, while those in the subsequent 12 months are given full weighting, including Australia’s victory in the World Test Championship final.
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