ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings: 2025 Standings, Insights & Analysis
The ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings serve as the pulse of international 50-over cricket—shaping tournament seedings, gauging team performance consistency, and influencing qualification scenarios for marquee tournaments like the 2027 ODI World Cup. As of mid-2025, the landscape reveals a clear pecking order, emerging challengers, and nations combating fade in form.
Latest Standings & Ratings
According to multiple reputable sources, here’s how the teams stack up as of July 2025:
Snapshot from CricMatez (31 July 2025) & DiverCity Times (9 July 2025):
| Rank | Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 36 | 4471 | 124 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 38 | 4160 | 109 |
| 3 | Australia | 32 | 3473 | 109 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 32 | 3312 | 104 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 38–39 | ~3900 | ~102–103 |
| 6 | South Africa | 29 | 2775 | 96 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 25 | 2279 | 91 |
| 8 | England | 34 | 3003 | 88 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 31–32 | ~2450 | ~77–78 |
| 10 | West Indies | 32 | 2454 | 77 |
| (Cricmatez, DiverCity Times, IPL) |
Annual Update from Wisden (August 2025):
- India remains dominant at 124 rating points.
- New Zealand holds second with 109, followed by Australia at 106.
- Pakistan drops to fifth with 100, after being overtaken by Sri Lanka in fourth place.
(Wisden, icc)
Observations & Trends
1. India’s Unshakeable Top Spot
With a commanding rating of 124, India continues its reign in ODIs—a trait reinforced by success in tournaments like the Champions Trophy 2025. (icc, DiverCity Times)
2. New Zealand’s Rise, Australia’s Consistency
New Zealand remains a strong No. 2 challenger, leveling with Australia (both at 109). Australia’s stable positioning reflects its consistent performance amid dynamic charts. (DiverCity Times, IPL, Wisden)
3. Pakistan & Sri Lanka – Neck and Neck
At around 104, Pakistan remains competitive but trails the top three. Sri Lanka’s resurgence (hovering around 102–103) signals a promising return to form. (DiverCity Times, IPL, icc)
4. South Africa’s Decline & Afghanistan Climb
South Africa, with a rating around 96, has slipped further behind the top five. Afghanistan, however, continues to improve steadily, marking their presence with a 91 rating. (Cricmatez, DiverCity Times)
5. Midtable Stability for England, Bangladesh & WI
England consistently lingers in the high 80s, while Bangladesh and West Indies occupy spots around 77–78, with limited upward mobility. (Cricmatez, Wisden)
What It Means: Looking Ahead
- World Cup Qualification Pressure Points: With the 2027 ODI World Cup looming, teams like England, Bangladesh, and West Indies must make ranking gains to secure smoother qualifications. (Wisden)
- India’s Formidable Hangtime: Maintaining a high rating suggests India’s deep ODI bench strength and strategic consistency.
- Room for Surprises: Sri Lanka’s upward momentum and Afghanistan’s climb make them dangerous dark horses capable of disrupting the hierarchy.
- Pakistan’s Imperative: To regain top-three positioning, Pakistan must capitalize on upcoming series and tournaments to mitigate point decay.
🏦 Community Insight
A comment from the r/Cricket subreddit about Pakistan’s ODI ranking reflects fan sentiment:
“Pakistan losing tri series and CT in group stages is still above New Zealand how?… We won consecutive odi series against Aussies and Saafas. I’d say 6th is fair.”
(Reddit)
This highlights how rankings—while grounded in data—can spark heated fan debate when ICC results diverge from public expectations.
Conclusion
The 2025 Men’s ODI team rankings illustrate a landscape where India dominates, New Zealand and Australia jostle for position, and countries like Pakistan and Sri Lanka look to ascend. Meanwhile, the rise of Afghanistan underscores shifting global dynamics. With the 2027 World Cup insight looming, every point gained—or lost—carries weight.
