Pakistan moves above Australia in latest ICC ODI team rankings

Pakistan have climbed one place in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) One-Day International (ODI) team rankings moving ahead of Australia to secure fourth position.

Pakistan have climbed one place in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) One-Day International (ODI) team rankings moving ahead of Australia to secure fourth position.

According to the latest rankings released by the ICC Pakistan have accumulated 103 rating points, improving their standing by one place. Australia meanwhile have dropped from fourth to fifth position following the latest update.

The change marks a positive development for Pakistan’s ODI team as it continues its campaign in international cricket. The latest standings place Pakistan among the top five ODI teams in the world, ahead of Australia.

India continue to lead the ICC ODI team rankings with 115 rating points maintaining their position as the world’s top-ranked ODI side.

New Zealand hold second place while South Africa remain third. Pakistan’s rise to fourth has pushed Australia down to fifth in the updated standings.

The rankings reflect the teams’ performances under the ICC’s rating system which is used to assess their relative positions in international one-day cricket.

Pakistan have won five of their eight ODI matches played so far this year according to the report. The team have suffered three defeats during the same period.

With five victories from eight matches, Pakistan have recorded a positive win-loss record in ODIs in 2026. Their latest ranking improvement places them one position ahead of Australia, highlighting the significance of their standing in the international competition.

The updated rankings will be an important reference point for fans following Pakistan’s progress in the ODI format. India’s continued lead New Zealand’s second-place position and South Africa’s third-place standing complete the top three.

Pakistan’s fourth-place ranking gives the team a stronger position in the current standings while Australia will now occupy fifth place.

The latest update provides a snapshot of the competitive landscape in international ODI cricket with Pakistan moving up and Australia slipping one position. Pakistan’s future performances will determine whether the team can maintain its improved ranking and challenge the sides positioned above it.