Cricket, often regarded as a sport of battles and rivalries, extends its drama to the international stage through the fiercely contested Test matches. With each match offering an opportunity for nations to showcase their prowess, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings provide a numerical reflection of teams’ performances. The current Test rankings unveil an intriguing landscape, with India and Australia sharing the top spot in a captivating race for supremacy.
The Rankings Unveiled:
Here’s a snapshot of the top teams in the Test rankings as of now:
| POS | TEAM | MATCHES | POINTS | RATING |
|—–|—————|———|——–|——–|
| 1 | India | 29 | 3,434 | 118 |
| 2 | Australia | 30 | 3,534 | 118 |
| 3 | England | 43 | 4,941 | 115 |
| 4 | South Africa | 21 | 2,182 | 104 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 23 | 2,291 | 100 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 25 | 2,304 | 92 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 27 | 2,123 | 79 |
| 8 | West Indies | 28 | 2,154 | 77 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 19 | 873 | 46 |
| 10 | Zimbabwe | 7 | 223 | 32 |
At the summit of the Test rankings, two cricketing giants, India and Australia, stand shoulder to shoulder. Both teams boast an impressive rating of 118, emphasizing their exceptional performances in recent times. With 29 matches played, India has accumulated 3,434 points, while Australia, having played 30 matches, has secured 3,534 points.
England occupies the third spot with a rating of 115, a result of their endeavors in 43 Test matches that have garnered them 4,941 points. South Africa follows closely in fourth place, with 21 matches played, earning them 2,182 points and a rating of 104. New Zealand, having participated in 23 matches and accumulated 2,291 points, holds a rating of 100.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and West Indies continue their pursuit for higher rankings. Pakistan’s rating of 92 is the result of their efforts in 25 matches, which have led to 2,304 points. Sri Lanka stands with a rating of 79, having secured 2,123 points in 27 matches. West Indies, with a rating of 77, has garnered 2,154 points from 28 matches.
Bangladesh and Zimbabwe round off the top 10 rankings. Bangladesh’s rating of 46 is the outcome of their performance in 19 matches, which have resulted in 873 points. Zimbabwe, having played 7 matches and earned 223 points, holds a rating of 32.
