ICC Rankings FAQs
What are the ICC rankings?
They are the official world rankings for international cricket, published by the International Cricket Council for teams and for individual batters, bowlers and all-rounders in Test, ODI and T20I cricket. There are 20 lists in total: 12 for men and 8 for women.
How often do the rankings change?
Player rankings are usually updated every Wednesday and after major matches. Team rankings change after each completed series, plus an annual update every May. This site checks for changes every hour.
Why are there no women’s Test rankings?
Women play too few Test matches for a meaningful ranking, so the ICC ranks women in ODI and T20I cricket only.
Why can a team with fewer wins rank higher?
A team’s rating is its points divided by matches played, and the points a win earns depend on the opponent. Beating strong teams is worth far more than beating weak ones. See how the rankings work.
What does “=” mean next to a position?
It means two or more players or teams have the same rating, so they share that position. The next position is skipped: for example 1, =2, =2, 4.
What do the green and red arrows mean?
They show how many places a player or team has moved since the previous ICC update. “NEW” means they have just entered the published list.
Why isn’t a player in the list?
The site shows the top 50 players in each ranking and up to 50 teams in each team table. A player outside the top 50, who hasn’t played enough matches yet, or who hasn’t played for a long time won’t appear.
What is a good rating?
Player ratings run from 0 to 1,000. Above 750 usually means a player is among the world’s best in that format, and above 900 is exceptional.
How is the all-rounder rating calculated?
It multiplies a player’s batting and bowling ratings and divides by 1,000, so it rewards players who are strong at both.
How accurate is the rankings predictor?
The predictor applies the ICC team rating formula to today’s points, so it gives a close estimate. It doesn’t model the weighting of older seasons, the annual May update or the Test series bonus, so the real result can differ slightly.
Is this the official ICC website?
No. This is an independent site that presents the official ICC rankings in an easy-to-use format. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ICC. See our disclaimer.