India strengthen lead over Australia in latest ICC ODI Rankings
What's the story
India have firmly cemented their number one spot in the ICC ODI Rankings after defeating New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final.
The match, played in Dubai, witnessed India's spin quartet restricting New Zealand to 251-7. Rohit Sharma was instrumental with his 76-run knock, as the Men in Blue claimed their third Champions Trophy final.
This was India's seventh ICC title, the second-most after Australia (10).
India
India lead ICC ODI Rankings
As mentioned, India have been the top-ranked side in the ICC ODI Rankings.
Their Champions Trophy title victory propelled their points from 6,430 to 6,486, as per the ICC. Meanwhile, second-placed Australia have 5,039 points.
India have a rating of 122 compared to Australia's 110.
The Men in Yellow were defeated by India in the Champions Trophy semi-final.
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NZ drop to fourth place
Despite finishing as the runners-up, New Zealand dropped to fourth place in the ICC ODI Rankings with a rating of 105. They have 4,839 points.
The Black Caps lost their only group-stage match to India, before losing the summit clash.
Meanwhile, Pakistan occupy the third place with a rating of 106. They now have 4,246 points.
Team rankings
South Africa and Sri Lanka follow closely behind
Fifth-placed South Africa are the only other team with a three-figure rating, at 100, while Sri Lanka are close behind with a rating of 99.
The rest of the table remains unchanged because India and New Zealand were the only teams in the top 15 to play ODIs since the last update.
This latest ICC ODI rankings update reflects India's consistent performance and dominance in international cricket.