Australia Tops Test Rankings, India Retains White-Ball Dominance

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its annual team rankings update, with Australia claiming the top spot in Test cricket while India continues to dominate white-ball formats.

Test Cricket:

Australia's triumph in the World Test Championship final against India has propelled them to the summit of the Test rankings. With 124 rating points, they hold a 19-point advantage over third-placed England. India, the runners-up in the World Test Championship, sits in second place with 120 points. The top 10 remains largely unchanged, with South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Bangladesh occupying positions four to nine, respectively.

ODI Cricket:

Despite losing to Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final, India retains its top ranking in ODI cricket with 122 points. Australia follows closely with 116 points, while South Africa (112), Pakistan (106), and New Zealand (101) complete the top five. England (95) and Sri Lanka (93) are separated by just two rating points in sixth and seventh place, respectively.

T20I Cricket:

India remains the undisputed leader in T20I cricket with 264 rating points. However, Australia has closed the gap to just seven points, moving up to third place ahead of England. Pakistan has dropped two places to seventh, while Scotland has made a significant jump to 12th position. South Africa (250) has moved up two places to fourth.

Key Points:

* Australia has surpassed India to become the top-ranked Test team.

* India continues to dominate white-ball cricket, holding the top spot in both ODI and T20I formats.

* The rankings update considers performances from May 2021 to May 2023, with recent results weighted more heavily.

* The top 10 rankings in Test cricket remain largely unchanged, with Australia, India, and England occupying the top three positions.

* In ODI cricket, India and Australia remain the top two teams, followed by South Africa, Pakistan, and New Zealand.

* India maintains its dominance in T20I cricket, with Australia and England trailing behind.

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