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Australia Tops ICC Women's ODI Rankings as India Closes Gap on England

The ICC's updated rankings reflect revised weightings, Australia's continued dominance, and shifting positions for key teams.

ICC Women’s ODI

Overview

  • Australia remains the top-ranked team with 167 points, maintaining a 40-point lead over second-placed England.
  • India gained eight points to reach 121, narrowing the gap with England to just six points as they hold third place.
  • The ICC's new ranking methodology applies 50% weight to matches from May 2022–April 2024 and 100% thereafter, excluding older results.
  • The USA women's team lost ODI status and dropped off the rankings, while the UAE gained ODI status and will be ranked after playing eight ODIs.
  • South Africa, New Zealand, and the West Indies experienced point declines but retained their positions, with the West Indies falling from seventh to ninth place.