As the curtains fall on the cricketing year 2025, the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings paint a clear picture of global dominance. India has cemented its supremacy in limited-overs cricket, finishing the year as the highest-ranked side in both One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Meanwhile, Australia continues to reign supreme in the traditional format, ending 2025 as the undisputed leader in Test cricket.
India's White-Ball Dominance Unmatched
The Men in Blue have showcased remarkable consistency in the shorter formats throughout the year. In the ODI arena, India sits comfortably at the pinnacle with 121 rating points from 42 matches. They are followed by New Zealand in second place with 113 points and Australia in third with 109 points. This top-three finish underscores the competitive nature of modern 50-over cricket.
The story is even more commanding in the fastest format. India's T20I team has built a significant lead at the top of the table, amassing a formidable 272 rating points from a busy schedule of 71 matches. Their closest challengers are Australia, placed second with 267 points, and England in third with 258 points. This clear gap highlights India's depth and prowess in T20 cricket as they head into a new cycle.
Australia's Commanding Lead in Test Cricket
While India rules the white-ball roost, the baggy green cap remains the symbol of Test cricket's elite. Australia ends 2025 as the top-ranked Test team with 124 rating points from 30 matches. They hold a solid lead over the reigning World Test Champions, South Africa, who are in second place with 116 points. England occupies the third spot with 112 points.
India finds itself in fourth position in the Test rankings with 104 points from 39 matches. This places them ahead of New Zealand (98), Sri Lanka (88), and Pakistan (82) in the tightly contested longer format.
Complete ICC Rankings Table for 2025
ICC Test Team Rankings:
1. Australia (124 pts)
2. South Africa (116 pts)
3. England (112 pts)
4. India (104 pts)
5. New Zealand (98 pts)
6. Sri Lanka (88 pts)
7. Pakistan (82 pts)
8. West Indies (69 pts)
9. Bangladesh (63 pts)
10. Ireland (23 pts)
ICC ODI Team Rankings:
1. India (121 pts)
2. New Zealand (113 pts)
3. Australia (109 pts)
4. Pakistan (105 pts)
5. Sri Lanka (100 pts)
6. South Africa (98 pts)
7. Afghanistan (95 pts)
8. England (86 pts)
9. West Indies (77 pts)
10. Bangladesh (76 pts)
ICC T20I Team Rankings:
1. India (272 pts)
2. Australia (267 pts)
3. England (258 pts)
4. New Zealand (251 pts)
5. South Africa (240 pts)
6. West Indies (236 pts)
7. Pakistan (235 pts)
8. Sri Lanka (228 pts)
9. Bangladesh (223 pts)
10. Afghanistan (220 pts)
The rankings reveal Australia's impressive all-format consistency, as they are the only nation to feature in the top three across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. As teams now look ahead to the challenges of 2026, these standings set the stage for thrilling rivalries and a quest for improvement in the coming year.
