Australia continue to lead the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings following the latest annual update, maintaining a clear advantage at the top of the standings.
The update adjusts team ratings by assigning full weight to matches played since May 2025, while results from the previous two years are valued at 50%. This system ensures recent performances carry greater influence while still accounting for longer-term consistency.
Despite a drop of two rating points, Australia remain comfortably in first place with 163 points. Their position reflects sustained dominance in the 50-over format, with no immediate challenge from other sides. England, placed second, trail significantly with 128 points, even after gaining two points in the update.
England and India Hold Positions
England retain second place, continuing to show improvement in recent seasons, though the gap to Australia remains considerable. India stay third with 124 points, reflecting a period of steady performances and a balanced squad combining experience and emerging talent.
Stability in the Top Six
There has been no change among the top six teams. South Africa remain fourth with 100 points, followed by New Zealand in fifth on 93 and Sri Lanka in sixth with 89 points.
South Africa’s position highlights their competitiveness in the format, while New Zealand continue to be a consistent presence despite falling behind the top three. Sri Lanka’s retention of sixth place reflects progress in recent bilateral performances.
Movement Outside Top Six
The only shift within the top ten occurred just below the top six. Bangladesh moved up to seventh with 73 points, overtaking Pakistan, who dropped to eighth on 72. West Indies are ninth with 71 points, closely behind both teams, while Ireland complete the top ten with 50 points.
Teams Drop Out of Rankings
Thailand and the Netherlands are no longer part of the rankings after failing to meet the requirement of eight ODIs within the three-year period. Thailand need one additional match to re-enter the rankings, while the Netherlands require two.
Australia Continue to Set the Standard
The latest update reinforces the existing hierarchy in women’s ODI cricket, with Australia maintaining their lead and England and India remaining the closest challengers. The rankings reflect a largely unchanged balance of power, with the top teams continuing to separate themselves from the rest.
