ICC Men's Test Team Rankings

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Pos Team Matches Points Rating
1 Australia Australia 24 3138 131
2 South Africa South Africa 19 2256 119
3 New Zealand New Zealand 25 2650 106
4 India India 27 2808 104
5 England England 22 2178 99
6 Sri Lanka Sri Lanka 18 1602 89
7 Pakistan Pakistan 18 1548 86
8 West Indies West Indies 21 1428 68
9 Bangladesh Bangladesh 17 1139 67
10 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe 9 225 25
11 Ireland Ireland 12 120 10
12 Afghanistan Afghanistan 4 0 0

Rankings are provided for informational purposes and may change following international Test series and official ICC updates.

ICC Test Team Rankings Overview

The ICC Men's Test Team Rankings compare the long-term performance of international teams in Test cricket. Teams are ordered by rating rather than only by total victories, allowing the system to consider the strength of the opposition and the significance of each result.

A higher rating represents stronger overall performance during the ranking period. Team ratings may rise or fall after a Test series depending on the result and the relative strength of both teams.

Current Test Ranking Leader

Australia currently leads the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings with a rating of 131. South Africa occupies second position, while New Zealand, India and England complete the top five.

How ICC Test Team Rankings Work

Match and Series Results

Test victories, defeats and drawn matches contribute to each team's ranking record.

Opposition Strength

Results against stronger opposition generally have a greater ranking effect than equivalent results against lower-rated teams.

Long-Term Performance

The rankings use results across an extended period rather than judging teams only by their most recent series.

Team Rating

Each team's accumulated ranking points are assessed against its weighted Test record to produce its rating.

Test Rankings vs World Test Championship

The ICC Test Team Rankings and the World Test Championship standings are separate systems. The Test rankings measure long-term team strength through ratings, while the World Test Championship uses points and points percentage during a specific championship cycle.

Why Test Team Rankings Matter

Test rankings provide a clear comparison of international teams across different schedules, conditions and opponents. They help cricket supporters follow which teams are performing consistently and how major Test series affect the global order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which team is number one in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings?

Australia currently holds the No. 1 position in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings with a rating of 131.

How are ICC Test team rankings calculated?

The rankings consider match and series results, opposition strength and performance across a multi-year ranking period.

Are ICC Test rankings the same as World Test Championship standings?

No. The ICC Men's Test Team Rankings are based on a team's performance and rating in Test matches. In contrast, the ICC World Test Championship standings are determined by points and points percentage earned during a specific two-year Test Championship cycle.

When are ICC Test team rankings updated?

The rankings are updated following relevant international Test results and official ranking updates.

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Last Updated: 30 July 2026