The ICC has released its latest annual rankings update, placing India at the summit of the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings. On the women’s side, Australia continue to top the ICC Women’s T20 Team standings, as the governing body rolls out another fresh snapshot of team performance across the shortest format.
How the ICC calculates the rankings update
The updated rankings follow a defined weighting structure. Results from matches played since May 2025 are given full value, accounting for 100% of the impact. Outcomes from the previous two years are included at a reduced rate, contributing 50% weightage.
Men’s T20I Team Rankings: India remain No. 1
India stay at the top of the men’s table with 275 points. The position is backed by a landmark run that has defined their T20 dominance, including back-to-back ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victories and a title defence in March 2026 under the captaincy-led leadership of Suryakumar Yadav.
The ICC also notes the historic nature of India’s achievement: they became the first side in history to win two consecutive T20 World Cups, and they were also the first team to deliver that feat on home soil. Their final success featured a commanding 96-run win over the New Zealand national cricket team, a result that underscored their overall superiority throughout the tournament.
India’s form heading into the 2026 World Cup
Before the 2026 World Cup, India had already built a reputation as the team to beat, with strong showings across formats. Their preparation included a mix of away and home series wins, along with a major continental title.
- They secured a 2-1 away series victory against Australia.
- They followed with a 3-1 home series win over South Africa.
- They then recorded a thorough 4-1 home series outclassing against New Zealand.
- They also captured the Asia Cup 2025 title in September.
Close race behind India in the men’s top end
Despite India’s unbeaten stretch across bilateral contests between 2024 and the 2026 triumph, the rankings remain tightly packed near the top. England sit second with 262 points, only 13 points behind India, while Australia are close behind on 258.
- New Zealand are on 247 points.
- South Africa are on 244 points.
- Pakistan are on 240 points.
- The West Indies are on 233 points.
These teams keep their positions across the Top 7, with no movement reported there. The table also shows a shift in the lower part of the standings: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have swapped places, with Sri Lanka now placed 9th after losing six points, sitting just one spot ahead of Afghanistan on 220 rating points.
Women’s T20 Team Rankings: Australia lead, India climb to third
In the women’s rankings, Australia remain No. 1 with 287 points, though they have slipped by eight rating points—an adjustment described as the largest fall among teams in the Top 10. Their recent run has included both strong wins and setbacks, including a 3-0 series victory over West Indies women in March 2026, followed by a 2-1 home series defeat to India.
England hold the second spot with 275 points, while India are third on 264. The next positions reflect Australia’s continued control at the top and the presence of strong challengers just below them.
Reigning champions New Zealand in fourth
New Zealand women, the reigning T20 World Cup champions after their 2024 title, are placed fourth with 253 points. The side, led by Amelia Kerr, will now be focused on defending the crown at the upcoming 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
What to watch next in the women’s category
For the women’s standings, the ICC has also kept the Top 19 teams unchanged in this update. With the focus now turning toward the 2026 World Cup scheduled for June 2026, teams will be aiming to improve their performances and use the tournament to climb further up the rankings.
