Here are the official Rankings of all 20 ICC-recognized Test cricket teams! The rankings are based on the Official ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings, and we keep the ratings, points, and standings updated daily. Check back anytime for the latest info!
| Pos | Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Australia | 36 | 4531 | 126 |
| 02 | South Africa | 33 | 3754 | 114 |
| 03 | India | 39 | 4248 | 109 |
| 04 | England | 46 | 4815 | 105 |
| 05 | New Zealand | 33 | 3216 | 97 |
| 06 | Sri Lanka | 28 | 2436 | 87 |
| 07 | Pakistan | 33 | 2648 | 80 |
| 08 | West Indies | 32 | 2427 | 76 |
| 09 | Bangladesh | 29 | 1884 | 65 |
| 10 | Ireland | 5 | 131 | 26 |
| 11 | Afghanistan | 6 | 112 | 19 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 6 | 0 | 0 |
(Last Updated – 8 February 2025)
How Are ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings Calculated?
The ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings are determined using a carefully designed system that assesses team performance over a rolling four-year period. This ensures rankings reflect consistent performance while considering recent match outcomes more heavily.
Key Components of the Calculation
- Match Points: Points are awarded based on the result of each match:
- Win: Teams earn full points proportional to the opponent’s strength.
- Draw/Tie: Teams earn points based on their performance relative to expectations (higher-ranked teams earn fewer points for draws).
- Loss: No points are awarded.
- Series Points
- Rankings account for the overall outcome of a Test series. Points from individual matches are aggregated to reflect a team’s performance across the series.
- Weightage of Matches
- Matches from the most recent two years carry full weight.
- Matches from years 3 and 4 carry 50% weight. This emphasizes the current form while acknowledging past performances.
- Opponent Strength
- Teams earn more points for defeating higher-ranked opponents and fewer points for defeating lower-ranked ones. This ensures the rankings reward challenging victories.
- Rating Formula
- A team’s rating is calculated by dividing the total match points by the number of matches played in the weighted period.
- Rating = Total Points ÷ Matches Played
- This rating determines a team’s position in the rankings.
Example Calculation
If Team A earns 3,000 points across 30 matches, their rating is:
Rating = 3,000 ÷ 30 = 100
Special Notes
- Rankings are updated after every series, ensuring they remain current and reflective of recent performances.
- Newer teams with fewer matches may be included in the rankings once they meet the minimum match criteria.
Transparency and Updates
The ICC ensures transparency by publishing updated rankings regularly. For the latest standings, visit the Official ICC Rankings Page.