Pakistan drops to fifth in ICC ODI rankings as Sri Lanka rises

LAHORE: Pakistan fell one spot to fifth position in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s one-day international (ODI) team rankings, following a series of mixed results.

The new rankings show Pakistan holding as rating of 102 points based on 34 matches played. This marks a dip from their previous position, ceded to Sri Lanka who climbed to fourth with a rating of 103 from 39 matches.

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Despite the drop, Pakistan remains securely within the upper echelons of the ODI cricket, with only a slender margin separating them from their closest rivals.

India retains top spot

Meanwhile, India retained the lead at the top of the ODI rankings, boasting a rating of 124 points after playing 36 matches.

Trailing India closely, New Zealand and Australia share second and third position respectively, both with a rating of 109. New Zealand’s 38 matches played compare to Australia’s 32 indicate the ongoing tussle for higher placement between the two cricketing neighbours.

Sri Lanka’s ascent to the fourth spot hints at a betterment in form. Pakistan’s marginal slide to fifth, however, signals the need for greater consistency to reclaim lost ground.

South Africa maintained its steady position at sixth with a rating of 96, while England and Bangladesh hold eighth and tenths places respectively.

The West Indies also improved their ranking, rising to ninth with a rating of 78 after 34 matches.

Emerging nations

Among the emerging cricket nations, Afghanistan remained solid in seventh place with 91 runs. Ireland and Scotland occupy 12th and 13th slots.

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ICC Men’s ODI Rankings (August 2025)