Pakistan’s latest ODI outing in the Caribbean has cost them more than just the match; it’s dented their position in the ICC ODI rankings. The International Cricket Council’s updated standings released on Monday show Pakistan dropping a place, with Sri Lanka overtaking them.
Mohammad Rizwan’s men now sit in fifth place with 3,465 points, while Sri Lanka have climbed to fourth place with 4,009 points. The rankings shift comes in the wake of Pakistan’s five-wicket defeat to the West Indies in a rain-hit second ODI at Tarouba on Sunday, a result that levelled the three-match series at 1-1.
West Indies, meanwhile, have gained a place in the latest ICC ODI rankings and now sit 9th in the standings as they look to seal a direct qualification route to the 2027 ODI World Cup. The West Indies Cricket Board was adamant in playing the scheduled ODIs, and their decision seems to be paying dividends already.
The final match between the two is scheduled for tomorrow, with the series on the line.
At the top, India continue to dominate, followed by New Zealand and Australia. South Africa, Afghanistan, and England are also fighting to stay within touching distance of the automatic qualification spots.
Latest ICC ODI Team Rankings:
| Pos | Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 36 | 4471 | 124 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 38 | 4160 | 109 |
| 3 | Australia | 32 | 3473 | 109 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 39 | 4009 | 103 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 34 | 3465 | 102 |
| 6 | South Africa | 29 | 2775 | 96 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 25 | 2279 | 91 |
| 8 | England | 34 | 3003 | 88 |
| 9 | West Indies | 34 | 2662 | 78 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 32 | 2465 | 77 |
With the series now hanging in the balance and Pakistan’s ranking under pressure, the third ODI will not just be about winning; it could be about reclaiming lost ground in the standings.
