The latest ICC Men’s T20 International rankings have been released, with the India national cricket team maintaining their position at the top of the table. Although the reigning champions of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have preserved their leading status, there has been a slight decline in their overall rating points compared to the previous update.
India’s continued presence at number one reflects consistent performances in the format, despite the marginal drop in rating. The rankings are calculated based on recent match results, with greater weighting given to more recent fixtures and the relative strength of opposition.
In second place are the England cricket team, followed by the Australia national cricket team in third. Both teams have remained competitive in the shortest format of the game and continue to occupy the upper tier of the rankings.
The New Zealand national cricket team are positioned fourth, while the South Africa national cricket team hold fifth place. The Pakistan national cricket team are ranked sixth, followed by the West Indies cricket team in seventh position.
A notable movement in the latest rankings sees the Bangladesh national cricket team climb one place to eighth. This improvement indicates a positive shift in their recent results within the format. Conversely, the Sri Lanka national cricket team have dropped one position to ninth.
The Afghanistan national cricket team remain in tenth place, maintaining their standing among the top ten teams. The rankings are completed by the Zimbabwe national cricket team and the Ireland cricket team in eleventh and twelfth positions respectively.
A summary of the current ICC Men’s T20I rankings is presented below:
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | India |
| 2 | England |
| 3 | Australia |
| 4 | New Zealand |
| 5 | South Africa |
| 6 | Pakistan |
| 7 | West Indies |
| 8 | Bangladesh |
| 9 | Sri Lanka |
| 10 | Afghanistan |
| 11 | Zimbabwe |
| 12 | Ireland |
The ICC updates its T20I rankings periodically, taking into account results over a defined period, typically including bilateral series and major tournaments. These rankings serve as a comparative measure of team performance and are subject to change following each completed series or competition.